RECYCLING OF GLASS FROM END OF LIFE VEHICLES: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF DIFFERENT SCENARIOS

S. Manshoven; D. Nelen; A. Vercalsteren

Chalmers Conferences, LCM 2013

S. Manshoven, D. Nelen, A. Vercalsteren

Last modified: 2014-09-11

Abstract

This study examines the environmental impacts of the current end of life
vehicle (ELV) recycling practice in Belgium of shredding and compares this
with selective glass dismantling and recycling, using life cycle assessment
(LCA). Different policy scenarios are assessed for ELV recycling in
Flanders, showing the vulnerable balance between benefits from improved
recycling and burdens from additional transport requirements.

Keywords

End of life management; life cycle assessment; ELV glass

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