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Emission Factor
Mixed Paper (general) - Recycled
70kgCO2e/short ton
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Emission intensity of recycling the specified material. Retrieved from the 2025 GHG Emission Factors Hub (xlsx) file published by the US EPA at the source URL.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Mixed Paper (general) - Recycled |
| Sector | Waste |
| Category | Paper and Cardboard Waste |
| Source | EPA |
| Source Dataset | 2025 GHG Emission Factors Hub |
| Region | |
Unit Type | |
| Year | 2025 |
| Year Released | 2025 |
| Emission Factor |
|
LCA Activity | end_of_life |
CO2e Calculation Origin | Source |
CO2e Calculation Method | AR5 |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | AR5 |
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API Reference
Activity ID
waste-type_mixed_paper_general-disposal_method_recycled
UUID
55a4e9d9-5552-4fc3-929e-7a97f4cc9d22
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