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the Life Cycle of PVC plastic
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The Life Cycle of PVC
TOXIC LIFECYCLE = Problem.Throughout its
lifecycle, PVC can cause harm. The alarming news is:
Vinyl production
is on the rise, despite the fact that safer, feasible alternatives currently exist for almost all
vinyl products.
PVC requires hazardous chemicals in its production, such as dioxin and PCBs, these are also byproducts of that same product. PVC leaches or releases harmful chemicals in some consumer products. Toxic byproducts, including dioxins, are created when it is burned
The basic building block of PVC is vinyl chloride, a simple chemical made of chlorine, carbon and hydrogen.
Once this blend of materials is created, it is then shipped out to manufacturers to produce products like PVC piping, vinyl tiles, furniture, etc.
Without the addition of dangerous chemicals, such as lead and cadmium, and phthalates, PVC is essentially useless.
Phthalates make PVC flexible, while lead and cadmium perform other functions related to specific uses.
Products made out of vinyl are basically harmless if properly used. However, some of the additives and softeners tend to leach out of certain PVC products.
PVC is difficult to recycle for several reasons:
- It has a High Chlorine Content and there are countless numbers of additives mixed in with the PVC
Dioxin is a known human carcinogen and among the most toxic chemicals known.
Vinyl, also known as “PVC” or “Polyvinyl chloride,” is one of the most widely used synthetic materials due to itsdurability and versatility.
An estimated 200,000 tons of PVC is incinerated in the US annually, leaving behind Dioxin and Toxic additive laced ash.
And most think that the cheapest, most convenient way of disposing of scrap PVC is burning it.
When PVC is burned, the Dioxins and Additives are carried long distances by the Wind, spreading the toxic chemicals across the states.
PVC!!!
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