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Does decomposition require oxygen?
Does decomposition require oxygen?
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Anaerobic digestion generates sludge-like material that is even harder to break down. Oxygen is required for microbes to decompose organic wastes efficiently. Some decomposition occurs in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic conditions); however, the process is slow, and foul odors may develop.