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Average plastics (closed-loop recycled source)
2322kgCO2e/tonne
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Emission intensity of average plastics (closed-loop recycled source). The emission factor should be used to report on consumption of procured recycled materials. The emission factor covers sorting/processing/manufacturing and transportation to the point of sale. Retrieved from the Conversion Factors 2023: flat file published by the UK BEIS/Defra at the source URL.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Average plastics (closed-loop recycled source) |
| Sector | Materials and Manufacturing |
| Category | Plastics and Rubber Products |
| Source | BEIS |
| Region | |
Unit Type | |
| Year | 2023 |
| Year Released | 2023 |
| Emission Factor |
|
LCA Activity | cradle_to_gate |
CO2e Calculation Origin | Source |
CO2e Calculation Method | AR5 |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | AR5 |
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plastics_rubber-type_average_plastics_closed_loop_source
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