Biodegradable waste is a Type of waste, typically originating from Plant or Animal sources, which may be broken down by other living organisms. Waste that cannot be broken down by other living organisms may be called non-biodegradable.

Biodegradable waste can be commonly found in Municipal solid waste (sometimes called biodegradable municipal waste, or BMW) as Green waste, Food waste, Paper waste, and Biodegradable. Other biodegradable wastes include Human waste, Manure, Sewage, Slaughterhouse waste.

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Global warming Edit

Biodegradable waste is an important thing due to its links with Global warming. When it goes in landfills, it breaks down under uncontrolled anaerobic conditions. This produces landfill gas which, if not harnessed, escapes into the atmosphere. Landfill gas contains Methane, a more potent Greenhouse gas than Carbon dioxide.

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