The depletion of the ozone layer has made the production of CFCs and halons an emotive issue. This report concentrates on information on the levels of CFCs, the most economic and technically efficient means of control and the opportunities for recovery, recycling and destruction.

Concern about the depiction of the ozone layer has been steadily growing since the 1970s, making the reduction of consumption and production of CFCs and halons an important and emotive issue. This report concentrates on three main areas; information on the levels of CFCs and halons in the UK, the most economic and technically efficient means of control, and the opportunities for recover, recycling and destruction.

The UK market for CFCs and halons
aerosos
blown plastic foams
refrigeration and air conditioning
fire extinguishing
external recovery and recycling schemes
destruction
industry's anticipated response to the regulatory scenarios
policy implications.