KU Leuven disseminated the last project
Our white paper is meant as communication output targeting policy makers and industrial stakeholders, focused on explaining the results of the sustainability assessment of the PUReSmart technologies, in light of the current and upcoming policies, with the ultimate goal of supporting circular economy. The document is built upon the sustainability analysis carried out in WP5 but has focused on communicating the results of a sustainability assessment in a non-technical way, highlighting the key characteristics of the analysed system, the complexities around a life cycle-based sustainability assessment and the trade-off that might arise when evaluating multiple dimensions of sustainability, both within and among different sustainability domains.
Regarding the analysis, the potential environmental impacts of the PUReSmart technological system were quantified with the PEF methodology, complemented by the evaluation of relevant social topics and the identification of social risks. Results pointed out the potential of PUReSmart solution in reducing environmental burdens when managing EoL PU-based mattresses and when producing secondary polyols&isocyanates. There is also potential for positive social impacts in particular on workers and local community, that can be achieved through the implementation of adequate management practices by the organisations that will operate the technology.
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