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Waste reduction is an effective means for reducing the effects of global climate change. Together, waste prevention and recycling reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy consumption and incinerators, reduce methane emissions from landfills, and increase carbon storage in trees. The WAste Reduction Model (WARM) will help you calculate GHG emission reductions from various waste reduction activities.

For more information:

• WasteWise Update: The Measure of Success—Calculating Waste Reduction
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  Page 13 discusses the impacts of waste reduction upon the environment. In addition to providing an overview of WARM, the Update discusses the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and solid waste.
  
  
• Climate Change and Waste Web site
  The Climate Change and Waste Web site provides information on the link between solid waste and global climate change. The site provides access to publications, links to innovative waste reduction projects, and conversion tools, including the WARM model.
  
  
• WasteWise Technical Assisstance Team
  Contact the WasteWise Technical Assistance Team for assistance in converting your waste reduction results into greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Just call (800) EPA-WISE (372-9473) or e-mail us at <WasteWise@icfi.com>.
  

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Last Updated: August 31, 2009