Possible consequences of the phaseout of Ozone-depleting substances (ODSs): Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the Philippines

Date

1994

Abstract

The concern of this study was to determine the possible consequences of the phaseout of ozone depleting substances in the Philippines. Selected companies/industries primarily engaged in the manufacture of home appliances and using ODS in the production process were used as study cases. The implementation of the "Philippine Country Program on the Phaseout of Ozone Depleting Substances" has significant impacts not only to the oDS-dependent sectors but to the general public or to consumers as well. The program will lead to early retirement of equipment currently used in production to give way to the new equipment/technology that will be using non-ODSs. This means additional costs to the manufacturers which will eventually be passed to the consumers. The government estimated the social costs of implementing the program in the amount of US$220.1 million, based on the assumption that the prices of ODS and non- ODS substitute are constant. Therefore, in the implementation of the country program, considerations must not only be on the ODS dependent sectors, a more holistic approach in program implementation should be considered.

Document Type

Master Thesis

Degree

Master of Science in Environmental Science

College

School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)

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