Calculating Carbon Emission Effect of Waste Management Activities
Calculating Carbon Emission Effect of Waste Management Activities
Calculating Carbon Emission Effect of Waste Management Activities
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Complexities <strong>of</strong> <strong>Carbon</strong><br />
Accounting in Recycling<br />
Cannot assume away transportation component emissions.<br />
<strong>Carbon</strong> footprint <strong>of</strong> end use <strong>of</strong> recycled materials must be<br />
compared against:<br />
Avoided emissions from landfilling <strong>of</strong> organic materials; and<br />
<strong>Carbon</strong> footprint for displacement <strong>of</strong> virgin materials in end<br />
manufacturing.<br />
Municipalities only play small part in the long recycling chain.<br />
Long chain <strong>of</strong> custody for diversity and grades <strong>of</strong> recycled<br />
materials from initial separation to final recycled use means no<br />
one player will likely have all info necessary for calculation.<br />
Fast moving/changing markets for recyclable materials.<br />
<strong>Waste</strong> <strong>Management</strong> Services
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