Solid Waste Management and Greenhouse Gases A Life-Cycle Assessment of Emissions and Sinks

In the 21st century, management of municipal solid waste (MSW) continues to be an important environmental challenge facing the U.S. Climate change is also a serious issue, & the U.S. is embarking on a number of voluntary actions to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that can intensify climate change. By presenting material-specific GHG emission factors for various waste management options, this report examines how the two issues -- MSW management & climate change -- are related. The report's findings may be used to support a variety of programs & activities, including voluntary reporting of emission reductions from waste management practices. Charts, tables & graphs.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Solid Waste Management and Greenhouse Gases A Life-Cycle Assessment of Emissions and Sinks', published 2001 under ISBN 9780756733513 and ISBN 0756733510.