Biological Treatment of Solid Waste

In Germany, the sub-sector Biological Treatment of Solid Waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.98 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.1% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.08 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 1,133.7%.

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