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Emission Factor
LDPE
2.792kgCO2e/kg
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Emission intensity of supply of low-density polyethylene. This emission factor reflects the manufacturing effort for the provision of selected plastics in Germany in 2015 (average data). Where necessary foreign shares (imports) are included. Total life cycle incl. transport + material input excl. disposal. Reference point product provision i.e. without use. Retrieved from GEMIS v5.0.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | LDPE |
| Sector | Materials and Manufacturing |
| Category | Plastics and Rubber Products |
| Source | GEMIS |
| Region | |
Unit Type | |
| Year | 2021 |
| Year Released | 2021 |
| Emission Factor |
|
LCA Activity | cradle_to_shelf |
CO2e Calculation Origin | Source |
CO2e Calculation Method | AR5 |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | AR4, AR5, AR6 |
| Data Versioning |
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Activity ID
plastics_rubber-type_ldpe
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1df855ff-d74e-430e-8521-3849db1cd8a5
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