The Landfill Gas Industry Alliance

FACTS:
All landfills generate landfill gas.

Landfill gas is generated during a 30-50 year period as waste decomposes, and continues after the closure of the landfill.

Landfill gas consists of approximately 50% methane and 50% carbon dioxide.

Both methane and carbon dioxide are greenhouse gases.

One tonne of methane is equivalent to 21 tonnes of carbon dioxide, in terms of global warming potential.

We represent a collective group of Canadian Industries committed to making significant contributions to Canada's efforts to decrease the effects of global climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills.

7/16/2001

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¤	Controls the release of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
¤	Reduces odours, damage to vegetation and the risks from explosions, fires and asphyxiation.
¤	Converts a harmful emission into a reliable energy source.
¤	Creates a potential source of revenue/profit.

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