The European Union Regulation on Ozone-Depleting Substances is a policy implemented by the European Union (EU) to phase out substances that contribute to ozone depletion. It restricts or bans the production, importation, exportation, sale, use, and recovery of ozone-depleting substances within EU member states.
Imagine you have a hole in your favorite sweater. To prevent it from getting bigger and ruining your sweater completely, you decide to patch it up with strong fabric glue. The EU Regulation on Ozone-Depleting Substances works similarly by patching up the hole in our ozone layer caused by harmful substances.
Montreal Protocol: An international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances worldwide.
Ozone Layer: A layer in the Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone molecules. It plays a crucial role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons): Chemical compounds that were commonly used in refrigeration, air conditioning, aerosol propellants, and foam-blowing agents. They are known to be major contributors to ozone depletion.
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