There is a big potential to cut greenhouse gases (GHGs) from municipal solid waste management, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report, "Waste opportunities – Past and future climate benefits from better municipal waste management in Europe", covers the EU-27 (excluding Cyprus), Norway and Switzerland. It estimates that these countries could make GHG savings of up to 78 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) by 2020, or 1.53 % of Europe´s emissions in 2008. Additional information Waste opportunities — Past and future climate benefits from better municipal waste management in Europe