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About PVC : The Environmental
Perspective for Health Products
Individuals and industries are aware
of the need to act responsibly in protecting the world by applying
the principles of sustainable development. This means acting in a
way which does not limit the range of economic, social and
environmental options available for future generations.
PVC makes the most of valuable
resources by using the minimum amount of raw materials and energy
during manufacture and processing.
Today, PVC is lighter, stronger and
more adaptable than ever before thanks to continuing technological
innovation. This means that product for product, proportionally
less of the world’s oil and energy resources are being used with
lower overall impact on the environment.
The European PVC industry pursues an
integrated approach towards product stewardship that contributes
to minimising any potential negative environmental impacts
associated with each stage of the PVC lifecycle. The industry has
undertaken major initiatives in setting tough standards for
production and developing improved solutions for the end of life
management of its products. The environmental advantages of PVC
use in medical devices are:
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Comparatively low energy and
resource use in production and conversion;
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PVC products are durable;
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At end of life PVC products may be
reprocessable, or can be incinerated, allowing energy recovery; or
safely disposed of in landfill.
(Ref:
http://www.pvc.org/en/p/an-environmental-perspective-for-health-products)
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