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Biological treatment of solid waste

In Spain, the sub-sector Biological treatment of solid waste (part of Waste) was responsible for 0.86 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.3% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.21 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 309.3%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 1.74 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 5.9% of Waste emissions in Spain.

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75%

Solid waste disposal

11.04 Mt CO₂eq

 14%

Wastewater treatment and discharge

2.01 Mt CO₂eq

 6%

Biological treatment of solid waste (current)

0.86 Mt CO₂eq

 5%

Incineration and open burning of waste

0.72 Mt CO₂eq

 <1%

Other

0.001 Mt CO₂eq