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. 2021 Sep;39:100617. doi: 10.1016/j.envdev.2021.100617

Table 5.

Selection of emission factors applied within this study. *GABI 2019 and own calculations #Saxe et al., (2013)+Williams et al. (2011).

Process/Product GWP Unit Comment
Waste management processes
Centralised composting of food waste 16 kg CO2eq./tonne Open windrow composting (incl. Compost application and crediting)*
Landfill of food waste 590 kg CO2eq./tonne Biodegradable waste on landfill with gas recovery*
Incineration of waste 95 kg CO2eq./tonne Incineration of municipal waste with energy recovery*
Activities and products required to implement pilot actions
Production of food container (doggy bag) 0.21 kg CO2eq./kg of food packed Container, cradle to grave +
Reusable toiletries container 2 kg CO2eq./piece Cradle to grave*
Single use toiletries container 0.01 kg CO2eq./piece Cradle to grave*
Water bottle single use 2 kg CO2eq./piece Cradle to grave*
Reusable water bottle 48 kg CO2eq./piece Cradle to grave*
Products substituted within pilot actions
Food production 2.1 kg CO2eq./kg Production of food composing an average diet #