Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Inclusive Recycling: Methodology & Calculator Tool
Year of Publication
2021
This is a methodology and calculator tool enabling the estimation of greenhouse gas emissions that waste picker groups prevent.
Source:
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO)
Author(s):
Geography:
Global
Type:
Measurement (System/Market/Tool)
Purpose of Measurement:
Solution Sets and Impact Potential
Impact theme(s):
Climate, Livelihoods
This is a methodology and calculator tool enabling the estimation of greenhouse gas emissions that waste picker groups prevent. The tool, which was developed for waste picker organizations and their supporters, allows for the measurement of greenhouse gas emissions avoided through the following waste treatment methods: diversion of waste from decay in landfills and dumps; recycling; manual sorting and transportation; and diversion of materials from open burning.