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  2. Biodegradable waste - Wikipedia

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    e. Biodegradable waste includes any organic matter in waste which can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water, methane, compost, humus, and simple organic molecules by micro-organisms and other living things by composting, aerobic digestion, anaerobic digestion or similar processes. It mainly includes kitchen waste (spoiled food, trimmings ...

  3. Food loss and waste - Wikipedia

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    Pollution. Food loss and waste is food that is not eaten. The causes of food waste or loss are numerous and occur throughout the food system, during production, processing, distribution, retail and food service sales, and consumption. Overall, about one-third of the world's food is thrown away.

  4. Biofilter - Wikipedia

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    A biofilter is a bed of media on which microorganisms attach and grow to form a biological layer called biofilm. Biofiltration is thus usually referred to as a fixed–film process. Generally, the biofilm is formed by a community of different microorganisms ( bacteria, fungi, yeast, etc.), macro-organisms ( protozoa, worms, insect's larvae, etc ...

  5. How South Korean's composting system became a model for ... - AOL

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    Under this scheme, the country currently recycles close to 100% of its food waste, a remarkable jump from just 2.6% in 1996. This effectiveness of the South Korean system has made it a model case ...

  6. We found out what plants are poisonous to rabbits – need to ...

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    Parsley, dill, cilantro, and basil can safely be given to your bunny. It is also safe to include rabbit pellets into their daily diet but not too many. Dr. MacMillan also notes that some weeds are ...

  7. Insects as food - Wikipedia

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    They can be used to address the issue of depleted agricultural lands as they don't need much space to be reared as compared to livestock. Additionally, food waste is a significant issue with 1/3 of food being wasted globally; Since insects can eat food waste, and they require less feed, they are a good option to address food waste.

  8. Organisms involved in water purification - Wikipedia

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    Biota are an essential component of most sewage treatment processes and many water purification systems. Most of the organisms involved are derived from the waste, wastewater or water stream itself or from the atmosphere or soil water. However some processes, especially those involved in removing very low concentrations of contaminants, may use ...

  9. Fecal sludge management - Wikipedia

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    Fecal sludge is defined very broadly as what accumulates in onsite sanitation technologies and specifically is not transported through a sewer.It is composed of human excreta, but also anything else that may go into an onsite containment technology, such as flushwater, cleansing materials and menstrual hygiene products, grey water (i.e. bathing or kitchen water, including fats, oils and grease ...