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2. Composting as an alternative to sewage sludge management
2.1 Definitions and applications
Under controlled conditions, composting reproduces the natural process of aerobic biological decomposition of fermentable organic matter (humification) by a rich and diverse community of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and macro-organisms . Composting reduces the volume and mass of waste
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Bibliography
Websites
ADEME (Agence de l'environnement et de la maîtrise de l'énergie): www.ademe.fr "Les boues d'épuration municipales et leur utilisation en agriculture", dossier prepared by the Comité National des Boues (CNB) available on : https://side.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Default/doc/SYRACUSE/81642/boues-d-epuration-municipales-et-leur-utilisation-en-agriculture-les...
Standards and norms
- Organic amendments – Composts containing materials of agronomic interest from water treatment. AFNOR, 2002. Compulsory standard since 2004, modified by amendment NF U44-095/A1, 2008 - NF U44-095 - 2002
Regulations
In chronological order
Law no. 75-633 of July 15, 1975 on waste disposal and materials recovery (consolidated version as of September 21, 2000). JO of July 16, 1975 page 7279.
European Council Directive 86/278/EEC of June 12, 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture. OJ n° L 181 of July 04 1986 page...
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