Carbon footprint of waste in the US: what the data shows
The average American generates an estimated 0.5–1.0 tons CO₂e per year from waste — covering landfill methane, wastewater treatment, and the embedded emissions in wasted food and discarded goods. Landfill methane from decomposing organic material is the dominant driver. According to the US EPA, municipal solid waste contributes approximately 146 million metric tons CO₂e annually […]