BROWNFIELD

An abandoned, idled, or under-used industrial or commercial facility where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by a real or perceived environmental contamination. SOURCE: Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Glossary

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BIOSTIMULATION

A process that increases activity of microorganisms biodegrading contaminants. For example, addition of nutrients, oxygen, or other electron donors and acceptors. SOURCE: Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Glossary

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BIOFILTER

Apparatus that biodegrades volatile organic compounds in air by passing the air through media containing biodegrading microbes. SOURCE: Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Glossary

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BIOACCUMULATION

Intracellular accumulation of environmental pollutants such as heavy metals by living organisms. SOURCE: Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Glossary

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ANOXIC

Literally without oxygen. An adjective describing a habitat devoid of oxygen. SOURCE: Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Glossary

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ABIOTIC

Not biotic or living. SOURCE: Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Glossary

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Recycling Symbols & Logos

There are many different versions of the basic recycling symbol made of three arrows chasing each other. Here are some http://grn.com/grn/library/symbols.htm

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