ODS Waste Treatment in the Nordic Countries

Download or read book ODS Waste Treatment in the Nordic Countries written by Nordic Council of Ministers and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2013-01-04 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmentally sound disposal of Ozone Depleting Substances is increasingly recognised as an important issue in terms of both the protection of the ozone layer and the effect on climate change. However, there is only a limited overview in the Nordic countries of product groups containing Ozone Depleting Substances, regulation of the substances, available treatment technologies, and waste infrastructure etc. This report provides an overview of the waste treatment and regulation of Ozone Depleting Substances in the Nordic countries. The report identifies gaps, proposes solutions and provides recommendations for relevant Nordic efforts within the area.