Emission Factor
Paper and cardboard waste
3.3
kgCO2e/kg
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Emission factor summary
Emission intensity of waste. Published by the Australian Government (DCCEEW) in August 2025. Retrieved from Table 15 Waste mix methane conversion factors and emission factors.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Paper and cardboard waste |
| Sector | Waste |
| Category | Paper and Cardboard Waste |
| Source | DISER |
| Source Dataset | National Greenhouse Account Factors |
| Region | |
| Year | 2025 |
| Year Released | 2025 |
| Emission Factor |
|
| Scopes | XX,XX |
LCA Activity | end_of_life |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | xxx |
| Data Versioning |
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