biodegradable waste

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Biodegradable waste is an important substance due to its links with global warming. When it is disposed of in landfills, it breaks down under uncontrolled anaerobic conditions. This produces landfill gas which, if not harnessed, escapes into the atmosphere. Landfill gas contains methane, a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide..
The European Union Landfill Directive puts key requirements on member states for the management of biodegradable waste in order to stop global warming.
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