What does the cryptic crossword clue "Orders changes to capture carbon (6)" mean?

The definition is "Orders". The wordplay uses charade, container. EDITS (synonym of "changes") + C (abbreviation of "carbon") [container: "capture"]; definition: "Orders" The answer is EDICTS.

Orders changes to capture carbon (6)

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