{"id":156,"date":"2022-12-07T12:53:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T12:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearesg.com\/systemiq\/?page_id=156"},"modified":"2023-03-14T12:18:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T12:18:26","slug":"glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.systemiq.earth\/reports\/glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#242c5d” text_color=”#ffffff” style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”closer” text_outline_color=”#000000″ text=”9vh” custom_font_size=”6vh”]\n

Glossary<\/em><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]Here’s a glossary of terms that help define our industry.<\/p>\n

Something missing? Something not quite right? We\u2019re learning and evolving just like you, so please get in touch<\/a> and help us improve.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”158″ image_size=”large” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”right” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”50px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”vertical_scrolling” tab_color=”Accent-Color” vs_navigation_func=”default” vs_navigation_width=”narrow” vs_navigation_spacing=”15px” vs_navigation_mobile_display=”visible” vs_tab_spacing=”5%” vs_tab_tag=”p” vs_cta_style=”see-through” vs_cta_bg_color=”default” vs_cta_heading_tag=”h6″ vs_sticky_aspect=”default”][tab icon_family=”none” title=”A” id=”1586441707538-9″ tab_id=”1586441707540-6″ el_class=”A”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”A” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764344044{padding-right: 10% !important;}” el_id=”additives”]Additives <\/strong>
\nPlastic is usually made from polymer mixed with a complex blend of materials known as additives. These additives, which include flame retardants, plasticisers, pigments, fillers, and stabilisers, are used to improve the different properties of the plastic or to reduce its cost.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764410270{padding-right: 10% !important;}” el_id=”Automotiveshredderresidue”]Automotive shredder residue (ASR) <\/strong>
\nAutomotive shredder residue is an automotive waste stream that results from shredding automobiles. It includes a mixture of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”B” id=”1586441707538-9″ tab_id=”1586441707540-6″ el_class=”B”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”B” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764453901{padding-right: 10% !important;}” el_id=”baseline”]Baseline <\/strong>
\nThe baseline (scenario) serves as a primary point of comparison for an analysis. In this study, the outputs of the Current Commitment Scenario are referred to as the baseline.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764496475{padding-right: 10% !important;}” el_id=”BioBased”]Bio-based (materials) <\/strong>
\nA material wholly or partly derived from biomass.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764543872{padding-right: 10% !important;}” el_id=”Biodegradable”]Biodegradable (materials)<\/strong>
\nA material that can, with the help of microorganisms, break down into natural components (eg. water, carbon dioxide, biomass) under certain conditions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”C” id=”1586441707538-9″ tab_id=”1586441707540-6″ el_class=”C”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”C” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764576319{padding-right: 10% !important;}” el_id=”capex”]Capex (Capital expenditures) <\/strong>
\nFunds used by an organisation to acquire or upgrade assets such as property, buildings, technology or equipment.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764609217{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]Carbon capture and storage (CCS)<\/strong>
\nUse of carbon capture technology to extract CO2<\/sub> from potential system emissions streams, followed by transport and storage of CO2<\/sub> long term in underground saline aquifers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764643734{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]Carbon Capture and Usage (CCU) <\/strong>
\nUse of carbon capture technology to extract CO2<\/sub> from potential system emissions streams then use it, in this case through the Methanol-to-Olefins process to make new polymers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764733139{padding-right: 10% !important;}” el_id=”CarbonRecycling”]Carbon recycling <\/strong>
\nCapturing CO2<\/sub> at end-of-life incineration that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere then using it in a closed loop through the Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) process to make new polymer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677764832634{padding-right: 10% !important;}” el_id=”ChemicalRecycling”]Chemical recycling <\/strong>
\nWhile the term is used in different ways, in this report, chemical recycling refers to processes that break down polymers into individual monomers or other hydrocarbon products that can then serve as building blocks or feedstock to produce polymers again. Four chemical recycling technologies are considered in this study:<\/p>\n