In the realm of polymers, few materials rival PVC’s remarkable versatility. As one of the most widely used polymers globally, PVC stands out for its diverse applications and inherent sustainability characteristics, making it an essential player in building a circular economy….
🌍 Plastic Waste & Recycling in the EU: Insights 🌱
Did you know? Almost a third of plastic waste in Europe gets recycled. However, there’s more to the story: 📈 Global plastic production has surged to 359 million tonnes in 2018. ♻️ In Europe, energy recovery and recycling are common ways…
🌿 Embracing 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗩𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀: A Sustainable Shift in the PVC Industry 🌿
For years, lead-based PVC stabilizers played a crucial role in stabilizing rigid PVC, catering to various applications like drainage pipes and profiles. However, with increasing environmental concerns the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗩𝗖 under the EU’s REACH regulation. With…