Waste is unwanted, unusable material discarded after primary use. Waste can be solid, liquid, or gas, but generally solid. Biodegradable waste breaks down naturally, like kitchen scraps. Non-biodegradable waste cannot break down naturally, like plastics
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Biochar and sawdust were added to chicken manure compost for 43 days. Biochar content ranged from 0% to 20% of total substrate. Turning frequency was set at 1, 3, or 7 days
America wastes approximately 40% of its food annually. Total food waste costs the country approximately $218 billion yearly. Households waste 76 billion pounds of food per year. 12% of American households are food insecure
Waste management involves collecting, transporting, and processing various materials. Sustainable waste management aims to minimize environmental impact and resource consumption. Common types include municipal, electronic, and radioactive waste
The waste hierarchy consists of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. These principles help reduce waste and conserve natural resources. Missouri Department states they save land and money for waste disposal