What is one use of the heat generated from incineration?

The heat generated from incineration is primarily used for generating electricity. This process involves capturing the thermal energy produced during the combustion of waste materials. By using this heat to turn water into steam, it can drive turbines connected to generators, thereby producing electricity. This method of waste-to-energy not only helps in reducing the volume of waste that needs to be landfilled, but it also harnesses that waste to produce a valuable energy resource.

In contrast, while heating residential homes is a potential application of heat generated from burning materials, the scale and efficiency of waste incineration facilities are typically geared more toward large-scale electricity generation rather than residential heating. Fertilizing soil and creating biodegradable materials are processes that are fundamentally different and not directly related to the function of incineration. Incineration generally transforms materials into ash and emissions rather than enhancing soil health or producing biodegradable products.