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waste: is defined as that which is descarded as supefluous and has no further use or value to its owner.
(residuo)
waste-derived fuel: fuel produced from MSW that has undergone processing. Processing can include separation of recyclables and non-combustible materials, shredding, size reduction, and pelletizing.
(combustible procedente de residuos)
waste-to-energy: waste-to-energy is defined as an incineration process in which the organic fraction of solid waste is combusted and the released heat is utilized to generate hot water, steam, and electric power, leaving the inorganic fraction (ash) as a residue.
(energía procedente de residuos)
waste reduction: minimizing waste generation through purchasing decisions (consumer) or through design (producer, distributor).
(reducción de residuos)
wastewater: water that has been used for domestic or industrial purposes.
(agua residual)
wastewater treatment: physical, chemical, and biological processes used to remove pollutants from wastewater before discharging it into a water body.
(tratamiento de agua residual)
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