Decarbonization Reduction of carbon. In the context of a Circular Economy of plastics, it means the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions throughout the life cycle of a plastic material. Decarbonization can include measures of reduction in production (e.g,. via process optimization or green energy usage), sourcing (e.g., via changes in feedstock used), or storage of CO2. The decarbonization can be measured and demonstrated scientifically by using methodologies such as life-cycle-analysis.
Note: The term refers to the CO2-emissions though out the life cycle of material. A plastic material consists fully or partly of carbon.
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