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<p>The management of biodegradable waste from various sectors of economy is an essential element in terms of environmental protection. The paper discusses issues related to the possibility of bio-waste treatment using anaerobic digestion technologies and composting processes, highlighting the conditions for the processes and their advantages and disadvantages. The challenges of overproduction of bio-waste faced by highly developed countries around the world are also presented. Research showed that the anaerobic digestion of this waste combines both biofuel production and a circular economy. The popularity of this method is linked, among others to a low cost of raw materials and wide range of possible uses for biogas (i.e. electricity, heat, or biomethane). In addition, an alternative bio-waste management option, compost production, was discussed. The study aimed to compare anaerobic and aerobic bio-waste management processes.</p>
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The management of biodegradable waste from various sectors of economy is an essential element in terms of environmental protection. The paper discusses issues related to the possibility of bio-waste treatment using anaerobic digestion technologies and composting processes, highlighting the conditions for the processes and their advantages and disadvantages. The challenges of overproduction of bio-waste faced by highly developed countries around the world are also presented. Research showed that the anaerobic digestion of this waste combines both biofuel production and a circular economy. The popularity of this method is linked, among others to a low cost of raw materials and wide range of possible uses for biogas (i.e. electricity, heat, or biomethane). In addition, an alternative bio-waste management option, compost production, was discussed. The study aimed to compare anaerobic and aerobic bio-waste management processes.

Anaerobic Digestion and Composting as Methods of Bio-Waste Management

Agricultural Engineering

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The management of biodegradable waste from various sectors of economy is an essential element in terms of environmental protection. The paper discusses issues...

Anaerobic Digestion and Composting as Methods of Bio-Waste Management

Published Online: Aug 31, 2023

Page range: 173 - 186

Received: Apr 01, 2023

Accepted: Aug 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/agriceng-2023-0013

Keywords
biomass, waste, anaerobic digestion, composting, circular economy, waste management

© 2023 Wojciech Czekała et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Anaerobic Digestion and Composting as Methods of Bio-Waste Management

Published Online: Aug 31, 2023

Page range: 173 - 186

Received: Apr 01, 2023

Accepted: Aug 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/agriceng-2023-0013

Keywordsbiomass, waste, anaerobic digestion, composting, circular economy, waste management

© 2023 Wojciech Czekała et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
biomass, waste, anaerobic digestion, composting, circular economy, waste management