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In solid-waste management: Composting
Another method of treating municipal solid waste is composting, a biological process in which the organic portion of refuse is allowed to decompose under carefully controlled conditions. Microbes metabolize the organic waste material and reduce its volume by as much as 50 percent. The…
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biodegradability

In biodegradability: Composting
Composting makes use of biodegradation to produce rich humus for soil and requires some degree of human intervention to promote aerobic microorganism growth. Home, municipal, and agricultural composting helps divert organic matter from landfills and circulate it back into the environment. The steps in…
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recycling

In recycling: Domestic refuse
…leaves and grass in a compost mound, make an especially useful soil amendment. These practices help reduce the amount of material contributed by households to landfills.
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