Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic ?commonly known as vinyl? is everywhere. In fact, chances are you are sitting close to (or on) something containing PVC in some way, shape or form. It?s used in packaging, automobile parts, children?s toys, clothing, accessories, wires, furniture, medical supplies and hundreds of other everyday items. This year alone, global production exceeded 51 million metric tons, solidifying its rank as the third-most produced plastic in the world. It is particularly in the architecture, engineering and construction industry that the material stands unchallenged, accounting for 60-70% of its total consumption. So much so that it has indisputably become the most used plastic for building materials worldwide, often found in pipes, fittings, flooring, roofing, window profiles and more. It?s not hard to understand why: PVC is durable, highly versatile, cost-effective and easy to maintain. But nothing comes without a cost, they say?
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic ?commonly known as vinyl? is everywhere. In fact, chances are you are sitting close to (or on) something containing PVC in some way, shape or form. It?s used in packaging, automobile parts, children?s toys, clothing, accessories, wires, furniture, medical supplies and hundreds of other everyday items. This year alone, global production exceeded 51 million metric tons, solidifying its rank as the third-most produced plastic in the world. It is partic...