Tag: PVC

SPECIAL REPORT / The world's largest drinks companies, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, have laid down ambitious plans to roll out 100% plant-based plastic bottles across the globe, triggering warnings from environmentalists who see a parallel with the ongoing controversy over biofuels.

Exposure to 'phthalates', a chemical component contained in some PVC-made medical devices, harms patients' health, an EU scientific committee concluded in a study. The findings come after a ban on phthalates in toys was decided upon in 2005.

Industry and environmentalists draw different political conclusions from an independent review of thirty life cycle assessments of PVC and its alternatives.

On 25 April, the PVC industry published a report highlighting the results of the business' voluntary commitment to improve its environmental performance.

At a public consultation hearing, producers of PVC promised to improve the industry's environmental performance.

The Commission is working on a comprehensive Community strategy on the environmental issues related to PVC production, use and waste management. A Green Paper was published in 2000 as a starting point for consultation with stakeholders. DG Environment and DG Enterprise are trying to sort out their differences over a follow-up Communication.