Recycling (e.g. via composting or anaerobic digestion) of biodegradable/compostable organic waste including biodegradable/compostable plastics under controlled conditions using microorganisms to produce, in the presence of oxygen, stabilized organic residues, carbon dioxide and water or, in the absence of oxygen, stabilized organic residues, methane, carbon dioxide and water
Note 1 to entry: The term “biological recycling” is used synonymously.
Note 2 to entry: Landfill shall not be considered a form of organic recycling.
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