Dataset

Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Container-based Sanitation Systems in East African Cities: A case study in Nairobi, Kenya

Carbon Emissions, Container-based SanitationKenyaMakerere University

Dataset Objective

To quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the containment component of the container-based sanitation (CBS) system

Context

Sanitation systems emit greenhouse gases (GHGs), which are estimated to comprise 3% of global emissions and pose challenges to sustainable development goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 13 and SDG 6.2, which are focused on climate action and sanitation. This study quantified GHG emissions from the containment component of the container-based sanitation (CBS) system, with a specific focus on Fresh Life Toilets (FLTs) in Nairobi, Kenya.

What is included

Tables with summary on GHGs recorded from equipment, summary of GHG emission at each point of containment of the CBS system. Charts representing quantity of GHG emission at different points of containment of the CBS system

Collection Methods

Data collected by measuring GHG quantities at points of containment of the CBS system