Emission Factor
Food Waste - Composted
110
kgCO2e/short ton
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Emission factor summary
Emission intensity of disposing of the specified material through composting. Retrieved from Table 9, published by Cornerstone as the continuation of the U.S. EPA's GHG Emission Factors Hub.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Food Waste - Composted |
| Sector | Waste |
| Category | Food and Organic Waste |
| Source | Cornerstone Sustainability Data Initiative |
| Source Dataset | 2026 GHG Emission Factors Hub |
| Region | |
| Year | 2026 |
| Year Released | 2026 |
| Emission Factor |
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| Scopes | XX,XX |
LCA Activity | end_of_life |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | xxx |
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