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'''Biowaste, bio-waste''' or '''biodegradable waste''' is a type of [[feedstock]] defined as waste from organic origin. It includes any organic matter in waste which can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water, methane or simple organic molecules ([[biodegradability]]) by micro-organisms and other living things by [[composting]], [[aerobic digestion]], ''anaerobic digestion'' or similar processes. It also includes some inorganic materials which can be decomposed by bacteria. | |||
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=== Types of biowaste === | |||
Biowaste is devided in several groups depending on its origin: | |||
* [[Garden waste]] | * [[Garden waste]] | ||
* [[Food waste]] | * [[Food waste]] | ||
* Mixed biogenic waste with municipal waste | * Mixed biogenic waste with municipal waste | ||
=== Further information === | |||
* [[wikipedia:Biodegradable waste]] | |||
[[Category:Feedstock]] | [[Category:Feedstock]] | ||