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HomeThe use of PVC in the context of a non-toxic environment
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Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is a synthetic plastic polymer, available in rigid and flexible form. Various characteristics of rigid and flexible PVC, as well as its relatively low cost, make it an attractive material for various applications within the EU´s economy. However, various additives used in PVC to ensure the desired characteristics may lead to environmental and human health challenges, in the manufacturing, use and end-of-life phases of the product life cycle. As such, an assessment of PVC´s characteristics and the implications of its applications and end-of-life-fate can be considered highly relevant within the context of various EU Green New Deal policies, most notably the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), the Sustainable Chemicals Strategy and the Zero Pollution Action Plan. Within this context, this report provides an overview of the current status of the production, trade consumption and end-of-life fate of PVC. In addition, the report assesses the feasibility of alternatives to PVC in selected applications, as well as a number of potential phase-out scenarios for PVC applications and their socio-economic implications.
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- Författare: Directorate-General for Environment (Europeiska kommissionen) , Ramboll
- Ämnen: Kemisk industri
- Ämne: chemicals legislation , circular economy , environmental impact , health risk , plastic waste , plastics , product life , report , special polymer , waste recycling
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-76-47845-4 | DOI 10.2779/229448 | Katalognummer KH-06-22-096-EN-N |
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