Biological Treatment of Solid Waste
In Italy, the sub-sector Biological Treatment of Solid Waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.56 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.1% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.02 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 2,295.9%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.50 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 2.8% of Waste emissions in Italy.