Biological treatment of solid waste

In Portugal, the sub-sector Biological treatment of solid waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.07 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.1% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.01 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 743.5%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.23 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.