# Church-Like Incinerators Erick Van Egeraat Creates the Most Striking Giant Garbage Burner Ever By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-10-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erick-van-egeraat References: [erickvanegeraat](http://www.erickvanegeraat.com/#/projects/incineration_line_roskilde) Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat has won the rights to design a new [waste-to-power incineration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minix) line in [Roskilde, Denmark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bohr-car-park). He is not only planning to make an incredibly efficient plant which will "process 260,000 to 350,000 tons of waste per year (and) generate enough electricity for 60,000 households," but also a monument which will [illuminate the night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion) while providing aesthetic inspiration to cities. Now all we have to do is wait for 2013, when this amazing plant by Erick Van Egeraat will hopefully be finished and functioning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Waste-to-power:** Creating incineration plants that efficiently convert waste into electricity, reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuel-based energy sources. - **Aesthetic-driven Infrastructure:** Designing architectural structures that serve a functional purpose while also providing visual inspiration and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of cities. - **Efficiency-driven Solutions:** Developing innovative waste management solutions that can process large volumes of waste while maximizing energy generation and minimizing environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities for companies involved in the development and operation of waste-to-power incineration plants to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable energy sources. - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** Potential for architects and urban planners to incorporate both functionality and aesthetic appeal into infrastructure projects, creating visually striking structures that serve a purpose. - **Waste Management:** Potential for waste management companies to adopt more efficient technologies and processes for waste-to-power conversion, contributing to a more sustainable and circular economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Large Capacity Composting Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-waste-processing-facility.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Denmark Suburban Modern Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treroner-church.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-project.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md)