About the Project

Methane's global warming potential is over 80 times greater than CO2 in a 20-year timeframe. Addressing this short-lived climate pollutant is key to limiting temperature rise to 1.5 °C.

The waste sector accounts for about 20% of methane emissions and is the third largest source after agriculture and oil and gas. Curbing emissions from waste is vital to global methane reduction efforts.

Mitigating methane from the waste sector reduces both VOCs and ground-level ozone, fostering a healthier environment and directly enhancing community wellbeing.

There are local economic benefits through job creation from improved waste collection, treatment, and disposal.