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Busch Systems Glossary Terms
What is Biogas?
Biogas is a by-product of a process called Anaerobic Digestion. In this system, biodegradable refuse (municipal solid waste, food waste, fats, and oils) is collected into an air tight container to...
What are Biofuels?
Biofuels are fuels made from renewable sources such as ethanol from corn or biodiesel from used fats and oils. These fuels produce fewer carbon emissions like conventional petroleum from fossil fu...
What is Biofiltration?
Biofiltration is the use of natural processes to control air pollution. This is accomplished through the use of microorganisms who feed on the contaminants found in air or water.
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What is Bioerosion?
Bioerosion is a process of removing hard substances by animals or other organisms slowly through actions such as drilling, burrowing or grazing. Bioerosion occurs naturally in nature but can damag...
What is Bioenergy?
Bioenergy is energy that derives from biomass – organics that have absorbed solar energy such as wood, straw, or other biological refuse. This is considered renewable because the plant matter ca...
What is Biodiversity?
Everything in the world is interconnected with one another in a complicated relationship known as biodiversity. In this web, wide varieties of animal and plant species rely on each other for food ...
What is Biodegradation?
Biodegradation, is the process where the carbon-based material goes through a change from complex modules into simpler ones before returning to the environment. In most cases, this process is comp...
What is Biodiesel?
Biodiesel is an alternative energy source for diesel engines. Commonly made from grease, vegetable oils, or fats, this fuel source can be used on its own (referred to as B100) or in combination wi...
What is Biodegradeable Plastic?
Biodegradable Plastic is a variation of plastic that has been treated so it will break down at a faster rate than its conventional counterpart. This means that once dumped in a landfill, the dispo...
What is Biocapacity?
Biocapacity – or biological capacity – is the ability ecosystems can provide natural resources and absorb the waste produced by humans. To determine the Biocapacity of an area, the physical ar...
What is Backyard Composting?
Backyard composting is diverting food waste and yard trimmings from the landfill by composting them in your own backyard. These remains stay in a designated area and decay until they are ready to ...
What is Biogeography?
Biogeography is the study of the geographic distribution of plant and animals, factoring in their origins, migration, and it’s relation to other organisms. It is a combination of geology, physic...
What is Bioluminesence?
Bioluminescence is the ability of an organism to biologically produce light. On land, only some organisms like fireflies or fungi are able to produce their own light. Underwater, however, this ab...
What is Biomass Incineration?
Biomass incineration is the act of using organic refuse to create electricity. This is done by incinerating the refuse to create a stream that turns a turbine which is connected to a generator. T...
What is a Bioreactor Landfill?
A Bioreactor Landfill is a landfill that is used for the production of biogas at a faster rate. In this system, the refuse in the landfill has leachate, water that has been in contact with waste, t...
What are Bioplastics?
Bioplastics are plastics that are made from renewable sources such as wood cellulose, wheat fiber, and corn. These plastics are compostable, breaking down as much as 60 percent or more in 180 days...
What are Botanical Pesticides?
Botanical Pesticides or natural insecticides are organic and natural pesticides that are derived from plants and minerals, that have naturally occurring defensive propertie...
What is the Biosphere?
Coined by Eduard Suess in 1875, the biosphere is a component of Earth’s system that is made up of living organisms and the dead organic matter they produce. The Earth is made up of different sph...
What is Bioremediation?
Bioremediation is cleaning up polluted areas through biological means. Bacteria, fungi, plants and other organisms break down contaminants or store them in their tissue for eventual disposal. It h...