Management and destruction of existing ozone depleting substances banks

This study analyses the management and destruction of ozone depleting substances (ODS), particularly in developing countries. ODS are primarily used as refrigerants, foam blowing agents, but also in fire-fighting equipment and other applications. This study reviews the status quo of ODS bank management, provides an overview of global ODS banks, relevant legislation, technical options for ODS destruction as well as financing and policy mechanisms. It also looks at the different barriers that hinder effective ODS management and destruction. Their management and destruction could not only accelerate the recovery of the ozone layer but also protect the climate as ODS generally have very high global warming potentials. Whilst ODS bank management was never the subject of an international agreement, the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal has to be observed when ODS are transported to another country for destruction or reclaim. The Basel Convention is the most comprehensive agreement on hazardous waste with the primary aim of protecting human health and the environment …           

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