Greenhouse gas emissions from container-based sanitation systems in East African cities: a case study in Nairobi, Kenya

Sammanfattning

Sanitation systems emit greenhouse gases (GHGs), which were estimated to comprise 3% of global emissions and pose challenges to sustain-able development goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 13 and SDG 6.2 which are focused on climate action and sanitation. This study quantifiedGHG emissions from the containment component of the container-based sanitation (CBS) system, with a specific focus on Fresh Life Toilets(FLTs) in Nairobi, Kenya. Field measurements performed over 10-day studies revealed total GHG emissions of 15.72 kg CO(2)eq/capita/yearfrom faecal matter alone, excluding the emissions from urine. Nuanced variations in emissions were encountered, notably with highermethane production at the point of temporary storage (0.40 kg CO2eq/capita/year) compared to values at the capture and the emptying,which were much below the detection level of the equipment used. This insight underscores the complexities of GHG dynamics withinCBS systems, highlighting the ongoing necessity for research to refine and enhance precision in GHG assessments related to CBS. The resultsof this study contribute to elucidating the impact of climate change on CBS systems.

Nyckelord

container-based sanitation; emissions; greenhouse gases; Nairobi

Publicerad i

Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development
2024
Utgivare: IWA PUBLISHING

SLU författare

• Mcconville, Jennifer

  • Institutionen för energi och teknik, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

UKÄ forskningsämne

Miljövetenskap
Oceanografi, hydrologi, vattenresurser

Publikationens identifierare

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2024.115

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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/139497