Glossary

Carbon Emissions

Definition

Polluting carbon substances released into the atmosphere. For example, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide that are produced by motor vehicles and industrial processes that form pollutants in the atmosphere.

Context

Plastics companies may be required to track and reduce carbon emissions based on local regulatory frameworks. Common sources of carbon emissions in the plastics industry include energy use for manufacturing, transportation and waste management.

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