ABSTRACT

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.

摘要

本研究旨在评估 PVC 对环境的影响，并向行业提供提高可持续性的建议。分析首先考虑了产品层面的影响，然后转向国家层面。根据调查结果，全球总变暖潜能值 (GWP) 估计为 3 kg CO ₂ eq./kg PVC。原材料供应阶段是所有环境影响最显着的热点。通过提高回收率，与 PVC 生产相关的排放和能源消耗已大大减少。土耳其 PVC 型材行业的年度 GWP 总量估计约为 1294 kt CO ₂eq.，相当于该国温室气体排放总量的近 0.3%。政策制定者、建筑公司、PVC 制造商和用户将对本文的发现感兴趣，这将使他们能够就塑料行业做出更明智的决策。