"The reason we’re so concerned about polyvinyl chloride plastic, or PVC, is because it’s poisonous to produce." Tends of thousands of unused plastic gift cards are being discarded in Turkey ...

A report from a coalition of U.S. environmental advocacy groups has warned of the health risks of PVC plastic and urged public officials against using the material in community drinking water pipes.

PVC, a low-cost plastic, is commonly used as an alternative material for older metal pipes, which is particularly relevant as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden includes a ...

"This holiday season, if consumers really care about environment and health. We want them to think twice before reaching for a PVC plastic card," said Enck.

Among them is a key ingredient in PVC plastic – vinyl chloride – a common material for water and sewer pipes, medical equipment and toys. It’s also a known carcinogen, and exposure to the ...

ANN ARBOR, MI – Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is now a recyclable type of plastic after scientists at the University of Michigan discovered a way to chemically recycle the widely used material.