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Valorization of biowaste as a potential resource for biological recycling
Sažetak
Waste is an unavoidable by-product of the modern economy. Organic waste is a resource that must be utilized. Dealing with organic waste is a major challenge when it comes to creating added value. When thrown away, it is a source of pollution, a threat to public health and the environment and a loss of value. Global consumption and demand for raw materials is increasing. The increase in human population has led to an enormous production of biowaste. A new look at known substrates can give new meaning to biowaste. Due to its high amount of organic and biodegradable components that can be recycled, biowaste is not only a major source of contamination, but also a huge source of useful materials [1,2]. In this work, the characterization of real biowaste samples was carried out to determine the potential for valorization. The COD and BOD5 values were up to 25.6 g/L and 19.9 g/L, indicating a high content of organic matter. The average biodegradability index was 1.3±0.07, indicating that the biowaste can be biologically recycled. Biodegradable substrates contribute to the circular economy and sustainable practices by reducing the amount of waste, minimizing pollution and reducing the need for non-renewable resources.
Ključne riječi
biowaste, biological recycling, valorization,