Episode 456
Compost or landfill: which emits more CO2?
Compost breaks down organics better - but do more greenhouse gases get released? We've got the answer...
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
December 9, 20203m 57s
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Show Notes
Listener Robert asks: "does household composting release fewer greenhouse gases compared to a landfill?" Phil Sansom dug him up an answer, with help from environmental engineer Sintana Vergara... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
compostcompost heapaerobic digestionanaerobic digestionSintana Vergaragreenhouse gasescarbon dioxideC02