Anaerobic Degradation

Anaerobic degradation is a natural process where microorganisms break down organic material, such as food or waste, without using oxygen. Instead, they thrive in environments like swamps, landfills, or digesters that lack oxygen. During this process, these microorganisms convert the organic matter into biogas (mainly methane and carbon dioxide) and other byproducts. This process is important for waste management and renewable energy production because it reduces waste volume and generates biogas, which can be used as a clean energy source. It also plays a key role in natural carbon cycling and waste decomposition.