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This glossary of terms was compiled from a wide range of sources and covers some of the most commonly used waste-related words and abbreviations.
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Aerate
To expose to the air, for example, by turning
compost
to provide enough oxygen for micro-organisms to use in breaking down
organic waste
.
Aerobic
A process that uses oxygen, for example,
composting
that uses micro-organisms that require air to break down
organic waste
.
Aerobic Digestion
The breakdown of waste in the presence of oxygen.
Anaerobic
A process that does not use oxygen, for example,
composting
that uses micro-organisms that do not require air to break down
organic waste
.
Anaerobic Digestion
The breakdown of waste in the absence of oxygen. A waste treatment process where
biodegradable waste
is placed in an enclosed vessel and breaks down under controlled conditions.
Animal By-Products Regulation (ABPR)
Legislation governing the processing of wastes derived from animal sources to prevent cross contamination.
Area Waste Plan (AWP)
As part of the National Waste Strategy: Scotland, each
Waste Strategy Area
has produced an Area Waste Plan. This outlines how each area will develop more sustainable methods of waste management in order to reach the waste reduction and recycling targets set out in the
EU Landfill Directive
and Scotland’s
National Waste Plan
.
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