Biological Treatment of Solid Waste
In Lithuania, the sub-sector Biological Treatment of Solid Waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.1 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.5% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 27,999.2%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.12 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 11.3% of Waste emissions in Lithuania.