EU Emission Tracker

Biological treatment of solid waste

In France, the sub-sector Biological treatment of solid waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.92 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.2% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.17 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 432.7%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 1.18 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.

What is part of this sector? Emissions from the biological treatment of solid waste, including composting and leaks in biogas plants.

This sub-sector accounts for 4.9% of Waste emissions in France.

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