Plastics in Building Materials & Products
Building materials are a significant and growing sector of plastic use. Globally, building and construction is the second-highest-use sector for plastics. Unfortunately, plastic building materials threaten environmental and human health throughout their life cycles.
Vinyl Chloride: A Toxic Chemical That Threatens Human Health
Vinyl chloride is a carcinogenic chemical used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. Vinyl chloride is found in PVC pipes; vinyl siding, windows and flooring; packaging; furniture and car parts; children's toys, pet toys, shower curtains, credit cards, gift cards and many other consumer goods.