Report on the remanufacturing of refrigerated display cabinets

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©Centre for Remanufacturing & Reuse 2009 Acknowledgements We would like to thank retailers and remanufacturers for their contributions. Their anonymity has been preserved. Page 4 of 38
©Centre for Remanufacturing & Reuse 2009 Terminology CO 2 CO 2 e Carbon footprint CRR Carbon dioxide gas, a major contributor to climate change Effects of other gases expressed as the equivalent mass of CO 2 carrying the same global warming potential The carbon dioxide (and equivalents, see CO 2 e) released during the stated life phase of the article in question Centre for Remanufacturing & Reuse CSR Corporate Social Responsibility: is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large Defra ECA End of Life Greenhouse Gas LCA RDC Reuse TBG Whole Life Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Enhanced Capital Allowance: a scheme which provides favourable tax incentives to businesses that buy energy efficient, energy using products (EoL) The point at which a product fails or otherwise does not meet the user‟s requirements, thus initiating disposal including landfill, scrapping, sale, donation or return to supplier. Gas whose action within the atmosphere is to increase heat retention, generally believed to cause global warming Life Cycle Analysis: A proceduralised method for evaluating the diverse environmental impacts of the manufacture, use and disposal of products or materials. Refrigerated Display Cabinet Term to embrace a range of product reuse options including remanufacturing, refurbishment, repair and remarketing. The Bond Group An approach that considers the relevant factors and impacts pertaining to raw materials extraction, manufacture, transport, retail, use and disposal of an item (see also LCA). Page 5 of 38
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