Why Is Pyrolysis Bad?

Even if burning waste didn't create air and carbon pollution, gasification and pyrolysis are unsound investments that create expensive fuel and little to no financial return. Studies have shown that these facilities use as much as 87 times more energy than they produce.

What are the disadvantages of pyrolysis?

The primary disadvantages of pyrolysis processing are: 1) the product stream is more complex than for many of the alternative treatments; 2) the product gases cannot be vented directly in the cabin without further treatment because of the high CO concentrations.

Is pyrolysis harmful to the environment?

Short answer to the question: No, it is not harmful when done properly. There have been several stories covering the non-compliance of pyrolysis plants in developing countries.