Polyvinylchloride:
fantastic plastic or pvc poison?
PVC is a really versatile material being used in applications ranging from blood bags to window frames but environmental groups like Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth are calling for it to be banned.
Why? Are they right? Manufacturers say that in 40 years of use it has been proven to be safe and reliable.
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| Environmental concerns
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Phthalates and metal additives
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PVC
is used to make things like electrical equipment, medical products,
gas pipes, plumbing, packaging and many more products. How can benefits
of their use be measured against possible environmental dangers?