WRI India Launches Tool to Estimate Food Waste Emissions in India
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Why in news
WRI India launched a tool to estimate greenhouse gas emissions from food waste management to help urban bodies and businesses identify intervention points for emission reduction.
Background
The India Food Waste GHG Emission Estimation Tool was launched on July 17, 2026. It utilizes India-specific emission factors for transportation and international factors for other waste management methods. India generated approximately 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste in 2022-23.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia generated 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste in 2022-23
- FactFood waste emissions in India were projected at 106.62 million tonnes CO2e in 2023
- BodyWRI India (World Resources Institute) developed the Excel-based estimation tool
For Mains
Q. Discuss how quantifying food waste emissions can facilitate India's transition toward a circular economy and achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven governance: Utilizing localized emission factors to identify high-impact intervention points in urban waste management
- Circular economy integration: Reducing methane emissions from landfills by optimizing collection and treatment pathways
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Lack of decentralized composting and waste-to-energy facilities in rapidly urbanizing zones
Keywords: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions · Circular Economy · Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) · Carbon Footprint · Waste Management
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