material_emissions: Material (and waste) emissions

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Material (and waste) emissions

Description

Material (and waste) emissions

Usage

material_emissions(
  glass = 0,
  board = 0,
  mixed = 0,
  paper = 0,
  fridges = 0,
  freezers = 0,
  large_electrical = 0,
  IT = 0,
  small_electrical = 0,
  alkaline_batteries = 0,
  LiIon_batteries = 0,
  NiMh_batteries = 0,
  aluminuim_cans = 0,
  aluminuim_foil = 0,
  mixed_cans = 0,
  scrap = 0,
  steel_cans = 0,
  average = 0,
  average_film = 0,
  average_rigid = 0,
  HDPE = 0,
  LDPE = 0,
  LLDPE = 0,
  PET = 0,
  PP = 0,
  PS = 0,
  PVC = 0,
  glass_WD = 0,
  glass_waste_disposal = c("Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Landfill", "Open-loop"),
  industrial_waste = 0,
  industrial_waste_disposal = c("Combustion", "Landfill"),
  aluminuim_cans_WD = 0,
  aluminuim_foil_WD = 0,
  mixed_cans_WD = 0,
  scrap_WD = 0,
  steel_cans_WD = 0,
  metal_waste_disposal = c("Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Landfill", "Open-loop"),
  board_WD = 0,
  mixed_WD = 0,
  paper_WD = 0,
  paper_waste_disposal = c("Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Composting", "Landfill"),
  average_WD = 0,
  average_film_WD = 0,
  average_rigid_WD = 0,
  HDPE_WD = 0,
  LDPE_WD = 0,
  LLDPE_WD = 0,
  PET_WD = 0,
  PP_WD = 0,
  PS_WD = 0,
  PVC_WD = 0,
  plastic_waste_disposal = c("Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Landfill", "Open-loop"),
  fridges_WD = 0,
  freezers_WD = 0,
  large_electrical_WD = 0,
  IT_WD = 0,
  small_electrical_WD = 0,
  alkaline_batteries_WD = 0,
  LiIon_batteries_WD = 0,
  NiMh_batteries_WD = 0,
  electric_waste_disposal = c("Landfill", "Open-loop"),
  aggregates = 0,
  construction_average = 0,
  asbestos = 0,
  asphalt = 0,
  bricks = 0,
  concrete = 0,
  insulation = 0,
  metals = 0,
  soils = 0,
  mineral_oil = 0,
  plasterboard = 0,
  tyres = 0,
  wood = 0,
  aggregates_WD = 0,
  construction_average_WD = 0,
  asbestos_WD = 0,
  asphalt_WD = 0,
  bricks_WD = 0,
  concrete_WD = 0,
  insulation_WD = 0,
  metals_WD = 0,
  soils_WD = 0,
  mineral_oil_WD = 0,
  plasterboard_WD = 0,
  tyres_WD = 0,
  wood_WD = 0,
  construction_waste_disposal = c("Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Composting", "Landfill",
    "Open-loop"),
  construction_units = c("kg", "tonnes"),
  metal_units = c("kg", "tonnes"),
  glass_units = c("kg", "tonnes"),
  paper_units = c("kg", "tonnes"),
  plastic_units = c("kg", "tonnes"),
  electrical_units = c("kg", "tonnes")
)

Arguments

glass	Numeric value representing the amount of glass. Default is 0.
board	Numeric value indicating the weight of paperboard. Default is 0.
mixed	Numeric value indicating the weight of mixed paper. Default is 0.
paper	Numeric value indicating the weight of paper. Default is 0.
fridges	Numeric value indicating the weight of fridges. Default is 0.
freezers	Numeric value indicating the weight of freezers. Default is 0.
large_electrical	Numeric value indicating the weight of large electrical items. Default is 0.
IT	Numeric value indicating the weight of IT (Information Technology) equipment. Default is 0.
small_electrical	Numeric value indicating the weight of small electrical items. Default is 0.
alkaline_batteries	Numeric value indicating the weight of alkaline batteries. Default is 0.
LiIon_batteries	Numeric value indicating the weight of Lithium-ion batteries. Default is 0.
NiMh_batteries	Numeric value indicating the weight of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Default is 0.
aluminuim_cans	Numeric value indicating the weight of aluminum cans. Default is 0.
aluminuim_foil	Numeric value indicating the weight of aluminum foil. Default is 0.
mixed_cans	Numeric value indicating the weight of mixed metal cans. Default is 0.
scrap	Numeric value indicating the weight of metal scrap. Default is 0.
steel_cans	Numeric value indicating the weight of steel cans. Default is 0.
average	Numeric value indicating the weight of average plastic. Default is 0.
average_film	Numeric value indicating the weight of average film plastic. Default is 0.
average_rigid	Numeric value indicating the weight of average rigid plastic. Default is 0.
HDPE	Numeric value indicating the weight of HDPE plastic. Default is 0.
LDPE	Numeric value indicating the weight of LDPE plastic. Default is 0.
LLDPE	Numeric value indicating the weight of LLDPE plastic. Default is 0.
PET	Numeric value indicating the weight of PET plastic. Default is 0.
PP	Numeric value indicating the weight of PP plastic. Default is 0.
PS	Numeric value indicating the weight of PS plastic. Default is 0.
PVC	Numeric value indicating the weight of PVC plastic. Default is 0.
glass_WD	Numeric value representing the amount of glass waste with disposal. Default is 0.
glass_waste_disposal	Character vector specifying the waste disposal method to use for metal for calculating emissions. Possible values: "Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Landfill", "Open-loop". Default is "Closed-loop". See details for more information.
industrial_waste	Numeric value representing the amount of household residual waste. Default is 0.
industrial_waste_disposal	Character vector specifying the waste disposal method to use for metal for calculating emissions. Possible values: "Combustion", "Landfill". Default is "Combustion". See details for more information.
aluminuim_cans_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of aluminum cans disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
aluminuim_foil_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of aluminum foil disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
mixed_cans_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of mixed metal cans disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
scrap_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of metal scrap disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
steel_cans_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of steel cans disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
metal_waste_disposal	Character vector specifying the waste disposal method to use for metal for calculating emissions. Possible values: "Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Landfill", "Open-loop". Default is "Closed-loop". See details for more information.
board_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of paperboard disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
mixed_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of mixed paper disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
paper_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of paper disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
paper_waste_disposal	Character vector specifying the waste disposal method for paper to use for calculating emissions. Possible values: "Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Composting", "Landfill". Default is "Closed-loop". See details for more information.
average_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of average plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
average_film_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of average film plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
average_rigid_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of average rigid plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
HDPE_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of HDPE plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
LDPE_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of LDPE plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
LLDPE_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of LLDPE plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
PET_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of PET plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
PP_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of PP plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
PS_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of PS plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
PVC_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of PVC plastic disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
plastic_waste_disposal	Character vector specifying the waste disposal method for plastic to use for calculating emissions. Possible values: "Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Landfill", "Open-loop". Default is "Closed-loop". See details for more information.
fridges_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of fridges disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
freezers_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of freezers disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
large_electrical_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of large electrical items disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
IT_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of IT equipment disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
small_electrical_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of small electrical items disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
alkaline_batteries_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of alkaline batteries disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
LiIon_batteries_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of Lithium-ion batteries disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
NiMh_batteries_WD	Numeric value indicating the weight of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries disposed of using waste disposal methods. Default is 0.
electric_waste_disposal	Character vector specifying the waste disposal method for electrical items to use for calculating emissions. Possible values: "Landfill", "Open-loop". Default is "Landfill". See details for more information.
aggregates	The weight of aggregates used in construction. Default is 0.
construction_average	The weight of average material used in construction. Default is 0.
asbestos	The weight of asbestos used in construction. Default is 0.
asphalt	The weight of asphalt used in construction. Default is 0.
bricks	The weight of bricks used in construction. Default is 0.
concrete	The weight of concrete used in construction. Default is 0.
insulation	The weight of insulation material used in construction. Default is 0.
metals	The weight of metals used in construction. Default is 0.
soils	The weight of soils used in construction. Default is 0.
mineral_oil	The weight of mineral oil used in construction. Default is 0.
plasterboard	The weight of plasterboard used in construction. Default is 0.
tyres	The weight of tyres used in construction. Default is 0.
wood	The weight of wood used in construction. Default is 0.
aggregates_WD	The weight of aggregates disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
construction_average_WD	The weight of average material disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
asbestos_WD	The weight of asbestos disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
asphalt_WD	The weight of asphalt disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
bricks_WD	The weight of bricks disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
concrete_WD	The weight of concrete disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
insulation_WD	The weight of insulation material disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
metals_WD	The weight of metals disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
soils_WD	The weight of soils disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
mineral_oil_WD	The weight of mineral oil disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
plasterboard_WD	The weight of plasterboard disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
tyres_WD	The weight of tyres disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
wood_WD	The weight of wood disposed of as waste. Default is 0.
construction_waste_disposal	Character vector specifying the waste disposal method for electrical items to use for calculating emissions. Options are, "Closed-loop", "Combustion", "Composting", "Landfill", "Open-loop". Default is "Closed-loop". Note that: "Closed-loop" is valid for aggregates, average, asphalt, concrete, insulation, metal, soils, mineral oil, plasterboard, tyres, and wood. "Combustion" is valid for average, mineral oil, and wood. "Composting" is valid for wood only. "Landfill" is valid for everything except average, mineral oil, and tyres. "Open-loop" is valid for aggregates, average, asphalt, bricks, concrete, If one of these is used for a value that does not provide it, then an "NA" is given.
construction_units	Character vector specifying the units of the emissions related to construction. Possible values: "kg", "tonnes". Default is "kg".
metal_units	Character vector specifying the units of the emissions related to metal. Possible values: "kg", "tonnes". Default is "kg".
glass_units	Character vector specifying the units of the emissions related to glass. Possible values: "kg", "tonnes". Default is "kg".
paper_units	Character vector specifying the units of the emissions related to paper. Possible values: "kg", "tonnes". Default is "kg".
plastic_units	Character vector specifying the units of the emissions related to plastic materials. Possible values: "kg", "tonnes". Default is "kg".
electrical_units	Character vector specifying the units of the emissions related to electrical materials. Possible values: "kg", "tonnes". Default is "kg".

Details

⁠*_waste_disposal⁠ methods: "Open-loop" is the process of recycling material into other products. "Closed-loop" is the process of recycling material back into the same product. "Combustion" energy is recovered from the waste through incineration and subsequent generation of electricity. "Compost" CO2e emitted as a result of composting a waste stream. "Landfill" the product goes to landfill after use. "Anaerobic digestion" energy is recovered from the waste through anaerobic digestion.

Value

The calculated household emissions as a numeric value in tonnes.

Examples

  material_emissions(glass = 100, glass_WD = 10, glass_units = "kg")

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