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is material that is made from Cellulose. Cellulose is a polysaccharide consisting of long unbranched chains of linked glucose units: the main constituent of plant cell walls and used in the making of paper, rayon, film and compostable material.
CNG fuel offers many environmental benefits, reduces carbon monoxide for emissions and produces less carbon dioxide. Natural gas under pressure which remains clear, odorless, and non-corrosive
the means of gathering or collecting more than one item together and loading them in a vehicle to be transported to a processing, transfer station or disposal site.
the process of picking up material from residents, businesses, or a collection point, loading them into a vehicle, and transporting them to a processing, transfer, or disposal site.
collecting organic waste, such as food scraps and yard trimmings and processing it in conditions designed to break down naturally. Also called humus, it is a soil conditioner.
mixture of organic residues that break down into nutrient rich compost
Compostable mulch film is a natural biodegradable and compostable plastic that biodegrades in soil without leaving any harmful residue. Temperature, humidity and microorganisms in the soil will turn Organix A.G. Film into biomass, water and carbon dioxide.
the process of biological decomposition of solid wastes under controlled conditions resulting in compost. Controlled conditions include but are not limited to grinding, shredding, piling, physical turning, aerating, adding moisture, or other processing of solid wastes.
Styrofoam, metals and plastics
collection of compostable, recyclables or trash at the edge of a sidewalk in front of a residence.
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