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Life cycle assessment (LCA)

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An objective process to evaluate the environmental burdens associated with a product, process or activity by identifying and quantifying energy and materials used and wastes released to the ...

An objective, data-based process of quantifying energy and raw material requirements, air emissions, waterborne effluents, solid waste, and other environmental releases incurred throughout the life ...

Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)

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A plastic that is used predominantly in film applications due to its toughness, flexibility and relative transparency. LLDPE is the preferred resin for injection moulding because of its superior ...

Low density polyethylene (LDPE)

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A plastic used predominantly in film applications due to its toughness, flexibility and relative transparency. LDPE has a low melting point, making it popular for use in applications where heat ...

Methanolysis

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An advanced recycling process where methanol is introduced to PET or other polyester-based material in a chemical processing plant. The polyester is broken down into its basic molecules, including ...

Resource conservation

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A wide array of activities that include reducing the energy consumed and pollution generated during manufacture and over the useful life of a product; extending the life of material used to make a ...

Responsible care

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Responsible Care is a global chemical industry performance initiative that is implemented in the United States through the American Chemistry Council and is a mandatory programme for ACC members. ...