Unidad Tecnica de Ozono (MinAmbiente) y Red Verde
Analysis of the environmental impact of possible End-of-life scenarios for waste polyurethane foam and CFC/HCFC type gases from refrigeration appliances.
Technical
Analysis of the environmental impact of possible end-of-life scenarios for waste polyurethane foam and CFC/HCFC type gases from refrigeration appliances, and their possible transformation into raw materials and value-added products (insulation panels, prefabricated concrete blocks, etc.).
5 months
Colombia
June 2023
Arditec & ICIPC tasks
Perform a comparative analysis of the environmental impact of the polyurethane foam, following the Life Cycle Analysis methodology (ISO 14040-44 v2006)
Achievements
UTO & Red-Verde received scientific-based results, to guide decision-making:
- understand the impacts related to different PU foam EoL scenarios,
- support policy-making related to disposal of dangerous gases,
- guide and support waste managers into a more ecological transition,
- report to Colombian autorités.