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Inorganic waste

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Inorganic waste is a type of waste that does not contain organic compounds. This waste is generally very difficult to decompose by microorganisms. Glass, aluminum cans, dust, and metal are some examples of inorganic waste.[1] Inorganic waste remains free from decay, with more than 500 years needed being common for effective decomposition,[2] therefore disposal can be challenging. Reducing consumption, reusing, and recycling are possible solutions for coping with this type of waste.[3]

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  1. ^ Waste management system on Badung River area in Bali. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/351/1/012005. This article incorporates text available under the CC BY 3.0 license.
  2. ^ "Understanding Waste:Inorganic vs Organic Materials". asiapulppaper.com. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Understanding Waste: Inorganic vs Organic Materials". asiapulppaper.com. Retrieved 1 August 2020.