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Assessing the Carbon Footprint of Plastic Bottle Blow Mold Based on Product Life Cycle for Managing the Mold Industry’s Carbon Emission

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  • Abdurrahman Yavuzdeğer

    (Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, 01250 Adana, Türkiye)

  • Burak Esenboğa

    (Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, 01250 Adana, Türkiye)

  • Kübra Tümay Ateş

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, Çukurova University, 01330 Adana, Türkiye)

  • Özge Demirdelen

    (Department of Law, Çağ University, 33800 Mersin, Türkiye)

  • Mehmet Yüksel

    (Petka Mold Industry, 01100 Adana, Türkiye)

Abstract

Calculating the carbon footprint (CF) holds paramount importance in today’s world as it provides a tangible measure of our impact on the environment. In the corporate realm, businesses armed with CF data can optimize operations, reduce waste, and adopt greener technologies, leading to both environmental and economic benefits. In this study, carbon emissions—a significant global issue—are investigated through the lens of the ISO 14067-ISO Product Based Carbon Footprint (CF) standard, focusing on the operations of a mold company. The primary innovation lies in meticulously tracing every stage of plastic bottle blow mold production, the most prevalent product in the mold industry, from its raw material input to its final form as a mold in the factory. Subsequently, detailed calculations and analysis are conducted to quantify the carbon footprint associated with this process and its impact on the environment. The calculated CF for one ton of PBBM produced by Petka Mold Industry is presented. This study fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a holistic understanding of the carbon footprint of plastic bottle blow mold (PBBM) production, thereby offering valuable insights for managing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability within the mold industry. By integrating a life cycle product carbon footprint thinking into industrial practices, a greener, more sustainable future can be paved, mitigating the ecological footprint of the PBBM.

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  • Abdurrahman Yavuzdeğer & Burak Esenboğa & Kübra Tümay Ateş & Özge Demirdelen & Mehmet Yüksel, 2024. "Assessing the Carbon Footprint of Plastic Bottle Blow Mold Based on Product Life Cycle for Managing the Mold Industry’s Carbon Emission," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(5), pages 1-18, March.
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