Waste is a significant source of short-lived climate pollutants. As the third largest man-made source of methane, waste contributes to climate change and ozone pollution. Open waste burning and the use of polluting collection vehicles emit black carbon, a key component of particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution.
When unsustainably managed, waste is also a breeding ground for toxins and microbes that contaminate the air, soil, and water.
There are proven solutions to improve waste management practices that will reduce emissions from the sector and lead to cleaner, more sustainable cities. These include:
--Organic waste diversion
--Landfill gas capture and use
--Open waste burning prevention
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