Waste Emissions Drilldown

* Mt CO₂-e = Million Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent. Waste involves the collection, treatment, and disposal of solid and liquid waste. For example, decomposition of waste in landfills releases methane (a potent greenhouse gas).

Waste emissions target

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Emissions History - Mt CO₂-e

Source: DCCEEW Quarterly updates via OnlyFacts | Updated: 28-02-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

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Rolling 12 month total

YEAR

Mt CO₂-e

v PREV YEAR

v 2005

Source: DCCEEW Quarterly updates via OnlyFacts | Updated: 28-02-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

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