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How did they figure out that the harmless little duck was the cause of the sick children?

Phthalates are added to PVC as "plasticizers," which make it soft and flexible just like the little duck in the previous video. Some phthalates have been linked to cancer, kidney and liver damage, harm to developing reproductive organs, and premature breast development in baby girls. Inhaling these chemicals can also worsen asthma in children. Sinse phthalates are often added to the plastic/vinyl in childen toys, It is dangerous when they put it in their mouths. I'm sure that when you have kids one day, you arent going to want them to have any of the sicknesses above.

It was actually quite a long process. In 1996, Greenpeace began an investigation into soft PVC toys. They found that soft PVC toys can contain hazardous chemicals, sometimes in pretty big quantities and that these chemicals can leak out of the toys. Further investigation revealed that some of these chemicals, called phthalates have not been thoroughly studied to assess hazzard. Next, they contacted and met with the International Council of Toy Manufacturers, only to discover that toy manufacturers do not believe that a safety concern exists. European governments and toy retailers, however, are taking the issue seriously and have begun to take action by eliminating all PVC toys. They are now informing more of the world baout these damaging effects of PVC plasitc in toys and providing alternatives. It's gradual but, slowly they're making their marks and improving the toys into something more safe.

Are there any alternatives?

Uses of PVC in toys can also be replaced with traditional materials such as wood, cloth and natural rubber. These alternative materials were often used for toys before the rapid increase in plastics use and should be considered among the best alternatives.

The study of PCS toys, has focused mostly on uses of PVC in "soft" toys, such as inflatable toys, teethers and squeeze toys, dolls, etc.

PVC, which is found in many types of childens toys, releases toxins into our environment and threatens the health of many children children.

PVS, which is also known as vinyl, is a threat to young children who put the coded toys in their mouths. It is most anything made from vinyl, like beach balls, bath toys, dolls and other products.

PVC Toys.

By Nick Wilson

Need some help figuring out alternatives??

Here are some PVC (FREE) toy brands.

Everyone played with toys when they were little. I bet your parents made sure that you didn't play with anything chokable but they make sure it wasn't a PVC plastic?...

I bet they didn't.

Brio (verified with the company on Mar. 6, 2007)

Early Start

Gerber (verified with the company on Sept. 3, 2003)

Lego (verified with the company on Sept. 3, 2003)

Primetime Playthings

Sassy (except for vinyl books: Who Loves Baby Photo Book", "Splish Splash Bathtime Book", "Hello Me Hello Bee Book", "Baby’s Peek A Boo Book", and ABC Books; verified with the company on Sept. 3, 2003)

Tiny Love

Safety 1st (verified with the company on Sept. 9, 2003; completely phased out in 1999)

Manufacturers that will not use PVC in toys for children under 3 years of age:

Chicco (some sources indicate that they also do not use PVC in any of their products)

Manufacturers that will not use PVC in toys for children under 18 months of age:

Battat (verified with the company on Sept. 8, 2003)

There are surprisingly a lot of Americans who want to end the making of PVC. People know its not just a myth or a rumor. They are seeing the damaging effects this has on children all around they they're stepping up to put an end to it for good.

More Photos

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/6OhyV9LBvo4/Activists+Protest+Use+PVC+Toys+New+York+Toys/QKUc_wEqbeq

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