M-ICR0005: Reduction of GHG emissions by diverting unsold goods and food wastes from disposal
Public consultation on the first version from 5. October 2023 - 2. November 2023
Sectoral scope
Waste handling and disposal
Status
Validated
Current Stage:
Completeness review
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Summary:
The methodology can be used to develop projects that generate emission reductions from rescue initiatives associated with:
The diversion of unsold goods and food from final disposal to be commercialized or donated on any off-price retailers such as e-commerce stores or similar platforms, or through any initiative that diverts unsold goods from final disposal.
The diversion of food wastes from final disposal to be (processed or not) used for feeding different kind of animals (hereinafter referred to as “animal feeding”).
This methodology will provide a framework for the quantification of emission reductions of such diversion as a result of the project activity. The baseline scenario involves unsold goods such as food, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, home care products and/or food wastes from restaurants, homes, hotels, universities, community kitchens, etc. that were either sent to a solid waste disposal site or incinerated. Both incineration and solid waste disposal processes release atmospheric GHG. The objective of a project using this methodology is to avoid/reduce GHG emissions6, which would have otherwise been emitted into the atmosphere. Additionally, a project is envisaged to reduce contributions to solid waste disposal sites (SWDS) by diverting unsold goods from final disposal and returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of: a) discounted products to be sold through rescue initiatives or to be donated through specific campaigns. b) animal feeding, with or without a potential preparation process.
The emission reductions achieved by a project, as calculated with equations in section 8, are associated with:
Reduction of GHG emissions from the decomposition of organic matter contained in the unsold goods and food wastes left to decay in a SWDS.
Reduction of GHG emissions from the combustion/incineration of unsold goods and food wastes.
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