GHG emissions are often measured in carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent. To convert emissions of a gas into CO2 equivalent, its emissions are multiplied by the gas's Global Warming Potential (GWP).

https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases

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Dear Laxmi,

The best and the easiest way to calculate GHG emissions from a landfill is to use a software developed by EPA called LandGEM. It is an Excel-based software and is very easy use. Just read the Help of the software and you shall find it very easy to use. The most important thing would be to enter the correct amount for the required parameters as in any other simulation software.

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I have a query for Mr Suraj Bhagat who has referred to a good and concise article.

As I read in the article ; the green house gas emissions consist PRIMARILY of carbon dioxide-about 80 %. Now, the uncooked kitchen scrap is rich in nitrogen but poor (very poor) in carbon. In such a scenario, will the uncooked kitchen scraps be able to produce carbon dioxide?

If not what shall be the other ill effects?

I shall be obliged for your guidance. I need this to make my community aware of the benefits of home composting thereby saving environment.

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virendra