Trying to Create different EoL analyses in OpenLCA with the Ecoinvent 3.7.1 Database

Question

Hello, everyone!

First of all, greetings. This is my first question over here, and everything that I've learned so far was all by myself, so I might have some lack of knowledge of the basics.

I'd like to ask how can I create recycling processes using the ones in the ecoinvent Cut-Off Unit database. The main reason here is to analyse different outcomes for the disposal of a Reverse Osmosis Membrane. For the waste generation and treatment I used the flow "Waste Plastic, Mixture", using the disposal at a sanitary landfill as my provider, which is what I am aiming at. However, this the only EoL option that I could find my way trough, I'm currently stuck at what to do in this two cases:

1- Recycling
2- Clinker Production using the Plastic Waste (should I use it as ash or as heat?)

Thank you very much

Answer 1

Hi and welcome - in the cut-off model, the recyclate supply chains are cut-off, i.e. any recyclates seem to "fall from the sky" - in the APOS model, you should be able to find waste plastic supply chains (didn't check now though).

Comments

Well, thank you very much!