Composting Association
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The Association for Organics Recycling (AfOR) formally the Composting Association is the leading trade organisation for the biodegradable waste management industry in the UK British
. The association aims to promote the benefits of composting and the sustainable development
of organic resources. AfOR has helped to develop the BSI PAS 100
industry standard for compost
s. The Association's primary focus has been composting but is now involved with anaerobic digestion
and certified compostable packaging.
There is a separate branch of the Composting Association for Scotland
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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The association aims to promote the benefits of composting and the sustainable development
Sustainable development
Sustainable development is a pattern of resource use, that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come...
of organic resources. AfOR has helped to develop the BSI PAS 100
BSI PAS 100
The British Composting Association worked to establish an industry standard for composts, the BSI PAS 100 certified by the British Standards Institution. The specification covers the entire process; from raw materials and production methods, through quality control and lab testing ensuring...
industry standard for compost
Compost
Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment. Compost is a key ingredient in organic farming. At its most essential, the process of composting requires simply piling up waste outdoors and waiting for the materials to break down from anywhere...
s. The Association's primary focus has been composting but is now involved with anaerobic digestion
Anaerobic digestion
Anaerobic digestion is a series of processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. It is used for industrial or domestic purposes to manage waste and/or to release energy....
and certified compostable packaging.
There is a separate branch of the Composting Association for Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
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