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Frequently asked questions about how LoopXP measures textile diversion and the greenhouse gas impact behind every donation.
What does “Gross Diversion GHG” mean?
Gross Diversion GHG represents the estimated greenhouse gas emissions avoided by diverting textiles away from landfill disposal. When textiles are reused, recycled, or otherwise kept out of landfills, the associated landfill emissions are avoided. LoopXP reports this avoided impact as metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e).
How does LoopXP calculate CO₂e impact?
LoopXP estimates CO₂e by multiplying the weight of textiles diverted from landfill by an emissions factor (0.045 metric tons CO₂e per ton diverted). This reflects the landfill methane emissions that are avoided when textiles are reused or recycled instead of disposed of.
Why does LoopXP use a gross diversion calculation?
A gross figure captures the full avoided-landfill benefit of reuse and recycling without subtracting the emissions from transporting or processing the material. This gives organizations a clear, conservative view of the positive diversion impact their operations create.
What does the factor 0.045 represent?
0.045 is the estimated metric tons of CO₂e avoided for every ton of textiles diverted from landfill. It is derived from landfill methane emission factors for textile waste, reflecting the decomposition emissions that no longer occur when textiles are kept in use.
Does this calculation include transportation or processing emissions?
No. The gross diversion figure represents avoided landfill emissions only. It does not subtract the emissions from collecting, transporting, sorting, or processing the textiles. A net calculation would account for those additional activities.
What sources inform this methodology?
Our methodology draws on established frameworks including the EPA Waste Reduction Model (WARM), EPA greenhouse gas equivalencies references, and landfill methane emission factors for textile waste.
Are the gross CO₂e numbers carbon credits?
No. The gross CO₂e values are reported impact estimates that describe avoided emissions. They are not certified carbon credits, offsets, or tradable instruments.
Will LoopXP expand environmental reporting in the future?
Yes. Planned additions include net CO₂e calculations, emissions scope breakdowns, additional material categories, and richer per-location reporting so organizations can tell a more complete sustainability story.
Will LoopXP calculate net CO₂e impact in the future?
Yes. A net calculation that subtracts transportation and processing emissions from the gross diversion value is on our roadmap, giving organizations a more complete picture of their end-to-end environmental impact.
What could the CO₂e diversion value be if it were certified as a carbon credit?
If the avoided emissions were validated and certified under a recognized carbon standard, the diversion value could potentially be monetized as carbon credits. The realized value would depend on the certification standard, project boundaries, verification, and market price at the time of sale.
Will the carbon credit value be the same for every operator?
No. The potential credit value varies by the volume and type of material diverted, geography, the certification standard applied, verification costs, and prevailing carbon market prices. Each operator’s situation is evaluated independently.
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