FAQ

FAQ

» Why use a material based on chlorine, which has no equivalent in nature?

» The electrolysis required to make PVC is a very energy intensive process. Is its use sustainable?

» Chlorine production is creating Hg (mercury) emissions. Isn’t this a reason to stop producing chlorine?

» Isn’t it dangerous to transport and store chlorine?

» What is done to protect workers from vinyl chloride monomer, which is a known carcinogen?

» Is PVC production dangerous for workers?

» Is VCM emitted into the atmosphere during PVC production?

» Is transporting quantities of potentially volatile VCM worth the risk?

» Are there any toxic by-products of VCM production?

» Isn’t PVC production a recognised source of dioxin emissions?

» Do products made of PVC contain dioxins?

» Doesn’t PVC contain potentially toxic metal additives?

» Isn’t lead, used as a stabiliser in PVC, poisonous?

» Is cadmium still used as a stabiliser?

» Is it true that phthalate plasticizers, used in soft PVC, cause cancer?

» It has been said that phthalates could cause human reproduction problems. Is this true?

» Recent evaluations have raised concerns about the use of DEHP in medical devices. Shouldn't we at least limit that application?

» How will REACH impact phthalates?

» Why not substitute another material for PVC?

» Aren’t alternatives to PVC less expensive?

» Why do some local authorities still choose to ban PVC if all that industry says is true?

» Why use PVC in buildings if fire can result in the emission of toxins, including dioxins?

» Don’t harmful vapours build up indoors if you use PVC products like flooring and shower curtains?

» Why is PVC still used as a packaging material?

» What is the PVC industry doing to stop people deselecting PVC as a material?

» How much does PVC contribute to the “mountains of plastic waste” problem?

» Won’t dumping PVC into landfills pollute soil and ground water?

» Why not make PVC bio-degradable so that it can rot away?

» Aren’t harmful dioxins emitted when PVC is incinerated?

» Is the incineration of PVC more expensive than for other types of waste?

» Are there better possibilities than landfill and incineration?

» Does PVC in the waste stream disturb the recycling of other plastics?

» Isn’t PVC difficult to recycle?

» If we want to save precious fossil fuels, shouldn’t we stop producing PVC which is made from oil?

» Why could PVC be good for sustainable development (environment, economy, society)?

» Why are Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) important?

» Do PVC producers genuinely care about the environment, or are they just meeting minimum legal regulations?

» How does PVC industry demonstrate its long-term commitments?

» How does the PVC industry see the future?

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