{"id":113286,"date":"2023-11-16T14:25:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eeb.org\/?p=113286"},"modified":"2023-11-16T15:08:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T14:08:33","slug":"join-ngos-in-calling-the-european-union-to-ban-the-harmful-plastic-polyvinyl-chloride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eeb.org\/en_gb\/join-ngos-in-calling-the-european-union-to-ban-the-harmful-plastic-polyvinyl-chloride\/","title":{"rendered":"Join NGOs in calling the European Union to ban the harmful plastic polyvinyl chloride!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a commonly used plastic that exposes people and the environment to toxic, carcinogenic chemicals and contaminants.<\/span><\/p>\n

PVC can be found in everything from raincoats to construction materials. The <\/span>amount of chemicals<\/span><\/a> used to manufacture PVC, makes it a truly damaging material throughout its lifecycle. It also contributes to the many other pollution challenges that society is facing in Europe and beyond e.g. PFAS and microplastics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why should the EU ban PVC?<\/b><\/p>\n

During production, workers and communities are exposed to highly hazardous chemicals. The energy-intensive production relies on harmful pollutants\u2019 such as PFAS, a- group of problematic chemicals that last in the environment and our bodies (we can even pass PFAS on to future generations!), causing adverse effects to our health. Not to mention the emissions that degrade the environment and ozone layer.<\/span><\/p>\n

When PVC is being used e.g. in food packaging, water pipes or toys, it can leach harmful chemicals. The health hazards associated with the use of and exposure to PVC and its harmful components are daunting:<\/span><\/p>\n