LCA of recycling processes of refract. mat., with eco-design recommendations

D1.3 will be led by CHEMENG.Based on a close collaboration with industrial partners, the environmental impact associated to the recycling processes of refractory materials will be evaluated. Several scenarios will be considered, when relevant, for the use of recycled materials: as secondary refractory raw materials (to be improved) or in other applications such as roadbed aggregates. Several environmental indicators will be calculated, following the PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) methodology, from existing recycling processes or from new routes tested at lab or pilot scale. Based on the obtained results and identified hotspots, ecodesign recommendations will be made in order to reduce the environmental impact associated to refractory materials recycling.