Waste Carbon Footprint Calculator
Estimate annual greenhouse gas emissions from waste treatment, transportation and electricity use.
1. Waste Incineration
tonnes/year
Enter the percentage composition of incinerated waste.
| Material | % | EF | tCO₂e |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastics | 0.000 | ||
| Rubber | 0.000 | ||
| Paper | 0.000 | ||
| Food / Organic | 0.000 | ||
| Mixed MSW | 0.000 |
2. Organic Waste Composting
tonnes/year
tCO₂e/t
3. Wastewater Sludge Management
Enter amount in tonnes/year and the corresponding emission factor.
| Method | Amount | EF |
|---|---|---|
| Incineration | ||
| Landfilling | ||
| Anaerobic Digestion | ||
| Land Application | ||
| Solar Drying |
4. Municipal Solid Waste Landfilling
tonnes/year
tCO₂e/t
5. Waste Transportation
| Fuel | Amount | kg CO₂e/unit |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel (L) | ||
| Petrol (L) | ||
| CNG (kg) |
6. Electricity Consumption
kWh/year
tCO₂/MWh
Total Annual Emissions
0.00 tCO₂e
Based on entered activity data and emission factors
Emissions Breakdown
Calculation method: Greenhouse gas emissions are estimated by multiplying activity data by the applicable emission factor.
Emissions = Activity Data × Emission Factor
Electricity consumption is converted from kWh to MWh before applying the grid emission factor. Fuel emission factors are entered in kg CO₂e per litre or kg and converted to tonnes CO₂e.
Waste-treatment emission factors are editable because actual factors vary by waste composition, technology, operating conditions, methane recovery and the methodology used. Use applicable project-specific or recognised published factors where available.