Status

1. Methodology Idea Note

Sectoral Scope

1. Energy (renewable/non-renewable)

13. Waste handling and disposal

Development ID#

M0417

The proposed methodology applies to project activities that produce chemical products using raw materials derived from the chemical depolymerization of waste plastics. GHG emissions are avoided by diverting plastics from incineration and substituting fossil-based virgin feedstocks with recycled equivalents.

Summary of Development

The methodology idea note was submitted by Innergen Inc. (external) and is currently at “Step 1: Methodology Idea Note Submission” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process (PDF).