Biological Treatment of Solid Waste
In Hungary, the sub-sector Biological Treatment of Solid Waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.15 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.2% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.01 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 1,612%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.21 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% of Waste emissions in Hungary.