Definition(s)
Any organic matter in waste which can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water, methane or simple organic molecules by micro-organisms and other living things using composting, aerobic digestion, anaerobic digestion or similar processes.(Source: Wikipedia)
Waste containing carbon compounds; derived from animal and plant materials. (Source: GEMET/PUE)
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Organic waste
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органические отходы
Espagnol
residuo orgánico
Arabe
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La Convention du patrimoine mondial | 1 decision |
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Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l’environnement | 2 decisions |