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carbon content of organic solid waste

The amount of carbon per unit of organic (or compostable) solid waste, expressed as a proportion.

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Varies by: global

Used global Reference Location: Ecosystem
(study period)
Value Units Notes
* Global entity Ryu 2010- Potential of Municipal Solid Waste for Renewable Energy Production and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in South Korea South Korea: urban landscape (1997-2006) 32.6 % (0 - 100)

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