Biological Treatment of Solid Waste
In Greece, the sub-sector Biological Treatment of Solid Waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.11 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.1% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.001 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 20,276.6%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.36 Mt CO₂eq by 2040.
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 1.8% of Waste emissions in Greece.