Title: Unit 5 Glossary
Course: SUST 1013 Introduction to Sustainable Resource Management > Section: SUST 1013 Introduction to Sustainable Resource Management

Unit 5 Glossary

Terms

Term | Definitions
Anaerobic Digestion | The use of microorganisms to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen with bio-gas as an end product that can be combusted to generate electricity or heat.
Incineration | A disposal option that involves the burning of waste materials. Incineration has historically been criticized for the pollutants produced by the process. In recent years, a number of incineration ...
Landfill | A disposal option for municipal solid waste that involves burying of waste materials in segregated areas. Landfills have become the object of increased government oversight and regulation in recen ...
Pyrolysis | The use of elevated temperatures in a virtually oxygen free environment to decompose organic materials. The process is used to convert biomass, plastics or tire waste into fuel.