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A process where biodegradable material is broken down in the absence of oxygen in an enclosed vessel. The process produces carbon dioxide, a biogas and solids/liquors known as digestate which can be used as fertiliser and compost.
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A process where biodegradable material is broken down in the absence of oxygen in an enclosed vessel. The process produces carbon dioxide, a [[Biogas]] and solids/liquors known as digestate which can be used as fertiliser and compost. A nutrient rich residue known as digestate is also produced. Anaerobic digestion uses waste biodegradable materials such as agricultural manure and slurry, [[Food Waste]] and [[Sewage sludge]]<ref> [[WRAP]], 2012</ref>.

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A process where biodegradable material is broken down in the absence of oxygen in an enclosed vessel. The process produces carbon dioxide, a Biogas and solids/liquors known as digestate which can be used as fertiliser and compost. A nutrient rich residue known as digestate is also produced. Anaerobic digestion uses waste biodegradable materials such as agricultural manure and slurry, Food Waste and Sewage sludge[1].

  1. WRAP, 2012