Glossary
This glossary gives an overview on terms used in the area of biowaste utilisation and it only includes small paragraphs and definitions on the listed topics. o get more information on some of these these topics, please use the links to the articles (if given).
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- Biowaste, bio-waste, biodegradable waste
Bio-waste is defined as biodegradable garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste from households, restaurants, caterers and retail premises, and comparable waste from food processing plants. It does not include forestry or agricultural residues, manure, sewage sludge, or other biodegradable waste such as natural textiles, paper or processed wood. It also excludes those by-products of food production that never become waste.[1]
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- Decomposer
Any micro-organism, funghi or small animal small animal that causes organic material to undergo biological or chemical breakdown.
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Links
- ↑ European Commission, : Biodegradable waste , Last access 2021-09-23. https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/waste-and-recycling/biodegradable-waste_en