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'''Anaerobic Digestion''' (AD) is a process where biodegradable material is broken down by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen in an enclosed vessel. The process produces carbon dioxide, a [[Biogas]] and nutrient-rich solids/liquors known as digestate which can be used as fertiliser and compost. Anaerobic digestion uses biodegradable waste materials such as agricultural manure and slurry, [[Food Waste]] and [[Sewage sludge]]<ref> WRAP, 2012. [http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/O_And_EFW_Guidance_FULL.pdf EfW Development Guidance. Waste and Resources Action Programme.] </ref>. Where the process utilises [[Animal By-product Material]], | '''Anaerobic Digestion''' (AD) is a process where biodegradable material is broken down by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen in an enclosed vessel. The process produces carbon dioxide, a [[Biogas]] and nutrient-rich solids/liquors known as digestate which can be used as fertiliser and compost. Anaerobic digestion uses biodegradable waste materials such as agricultural manure and slurry, [[Food Waste]] and [[Sewage sludge]]<ref> WRAP, 2012. [http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/O_And_EFW_Guidance_FULL.pdf EfW Development Guidance. Waste and Resources Action Programme.] </ref>. Where the process utilises [[Animal By-product Material]], it must comply with the [[Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011]] requirements. | ||
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Revision as of 11:54, 24 April 2020
Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is a process where biodegradable material is broken down by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen in an enclosed vessel. The process produces carbon dioxide, a Biogas and nutrient-rich solids/liquors known as digestate which can be used as fertiliser and compost. Anaerobic digestion uses biodegradable waste materials such as agricultural manure and slurry, Food Waste and Sewage sludge[1]. Where the process utilises Animal By-product Material, it must comply with the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011 requirements.