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Waste Management

Many developing countries face increasingly serious waste management challenges, especially at the local government level. Taking countermeasures to reduce the amount of waste may also provide opportunities to reduce GHG emissions. Many developing countries face increasingly serious waste management challenges, especially at the local government level. Taking countermeasures to reduce the amount of waste may also provide opportunities to reduce GHG emissions.
Co-composting of EFB and POME
image The composting project in Malaysia will reduce the dumping of organic waste at a landfill which causes CH4 emissions. By utilizing empty fruits bunch (EFB) and palm oil mill effluent (POME) to produce compost, the project will deliver the multiple benefits of reducing waste, water pollution, and CH4 emissions.
Project cost N/A (CDM EB registration fee USD 4590.0)
Project term 21years starting in January 2006 / Crediting period 7years
(September 2007- August 2014)
Benefits GHG Mitigation 30,000tCO2/year / Total estimated reduction 213,148tCO2e
Waste Management Baseline (2007) EFB 48,000t/year / POME 75,000t/year
>>> Compost produced 14,000t/year
Others Reduction of COD
As of 06 August 2007
Source: Project Design Document (PDD)
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