Anaerobic digestion (biomass)

Anaerobic digestion, also known as biomass digestion, is a method of decomposing organic material in the absence of oxygen. It is typically done in an airless chamber by bacteria that produce methane and other gases as by-products. This process can occur naturally in the environment, but it is also used to recycle organic waste materials like food scraps, animal manures, wastewater sludge, and organic municipal solid waste. Byproducts of anaerobic digestion can be used to produce energy, heat, fertilizer, and clean water. The process has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help fight climate change.