IGES GHG Calculator For Solid Waste

The GHG Calculator for Solid Waste is a spreadsheet model for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from existing waste management practices in developing Asia.

This tool is included in the Development Impacts Assessment (DIA) Toolkit from the LEDS Global Partnership.

Approach

This simulation may be used to estimate greenhouse gas emissions from different waste management practices in a particular location, taking into account the climate benefits from resource recovery from waste in a lifecycle perspective. It may also be used as training material for estimating greenhouse gas emissions at the local authority level in the Asia-Pacific region.

When to Use This Tool

This tool is most useful for development impacts assessments focused on:

Social

Economic

Environmental

Learn more about the topics for assessing the impacts of low-emission development strategies (LEDS).

Key Outputs

Estimates of greenhouse gas emissions/reductions

How to Use This Tool

Training Available
User manual provided

Level of Expertise
Simple

Key Inputs

Data on: climatic zone, transportation of waste, composting of waste, anaerobic digestion, mechanical biological treatment, recycling, and mixed waste landfilling.

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