Biological Treatment of Solid Waste
In Slovakia, the sub-sector Biological Treatment of Solid Waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.28 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.7% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.11 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 148.5%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.31 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 15% of Waste emissions in Slovakia.