Evaluation of environmental impacts in PVC sector: the case of Turkey

Biçergil G., ATILGAN TÜRKMEN B.

Plastics, Rubber and Composites, cilt.52, sa.4, ss.238-247, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 52 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/14658011.2023.2190293
  • Dergi Adı: Plastics, Rubber and Composites
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Chemical Abstracts Core, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.238-247
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: environmental impact, life cycle assessment, plastic, PVC, Turkey‌, window
  • Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aims to evaluate the environmental impacts of PVC and provide recommendations to the industry to increase sustainability. The analysis first takes into account the effects at the product level, then moves on to the national level. According to the findings, total global warming potential (GWP) is estimated at 3 kg CO2 eq./kg PVC. The raw material supply stage is the most significant hotspot for all environmental impacts. The emissions and energy consumption associated with the production of PVC have been significantly reduced by increasing the recycling rate. The total annual GWP of the PVC profile sector in Turkey is estimated at around 1294 kt CO2 eq., which corresponds to nearly 0.3% of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Policymakers, construction companies, PVC manufacturers, and users will be interested in the findings of this paper, which will allow them to make more informed decisions about the plastic industry.