Overview
Emissions from waste are primarily the result of landfill methane and releases of methane and nitrous oxides from wastewater. Although post-‐consumer waste contributes less than 2.8% of total global greenhouse gas emissions, it is a sector where there is significant potential for reduction of emissions (IPCC 2007). Waste can be an economical source of energy, either through capture and combustion of methane released from waste or through incineration of certain wastes. The infrastructure needed to support better waste management often requires a large upfront expenditure, which in turn requires capital or financing.
