Recycling is an important part of our environmental awareness and our efforts to conserve the earth's resources.
In order to better understand and support the recycling process, we have compiled a glossary of important terms and definitions . This glossary should help to simplify the language of recycling and help you to find your way around the world of recycling.
Biogas is produced through the decomposition of organic materials.
Describes the process of using biological waste - such as plant residues - as raw materials for biofuels, fertilisers and other products.
Is an approach to resource management in which waste and waste materials are reused as much as possible to minimise environmental impact and maximise resource efficiency.
Recycling construction waste has a decisive impact on the environment.
Various factors are taken into account in the composting process.
Describes the process of biological decomposition of organic waste by microorganisms in order to convert it into fertiliser.
Composting is a process that consists of different phases.
Describes the process of reusing waste or waste materials to produce lower value products.
Dry fermentation is a method in which organic waste is fermented.
Rapid composting is a process for the accelerated composting of organic waste.
This is a place where waste is stacked and covered in an area to protect it from the environment and prevent the spread of odours and pests.
Lightweight packaging is packaging made from lightweight materials such as paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminium.
Packaging waste refers to waste consisting of packaging materials such as plastic, paper, cardboard and metals.
Describes the process of collecting and processing waste in order to convert it into new materials or products.
Recycling machines are devices or systems that are used to sort waste.
The recycling rate refers to the proportion of a particular material or product that is reprocessed and reused.
By collecting, separating and processing tyres, valuable materials can be reused.
RDF stands for "Refuse-Derived Fuel" and refers to substitute fuels that are produced from waste.
The process of reusing materials or products without processing or modifying them.
Valuable raw materials can be recovered by collecting, sorting and processing scrap metal.
Sufficient aeration of the compost material is very important for a successful composting process.
Soil remediation is the process of restoring and cleaning contaminated soil to minimise environmental impacts and restore soil functions
Resources can be conserved by collecting and recycling textiles.
Describes the process of utilising waste or waste materials as raw materials or a source of energy.
Describes the process of reusing waste or waste materials to produce higher quality products.
The term "waste" refers to any object or material that is no longer required by its owner and should therefore be disposed of.
Waste treatment plants collect, sort and process different types of waste.
Describes the process of managing waste, including collection, transport, processing and disposal.
Correct recycling of waste paper saves valuable resources.
By collecting and recycling e-waste, valuable resources can be conserved, environmental pollution avoided and energy saved.
Wet fermentation is a method of biological waste utilisation.