PVC’s reputation based on man-made scientific facts

Regarding the recent feature Playing With Polymers by Miriam Cadji (DW 16 January), I did find it a bit disappointing in that the descriptions of the environmental aspects of PVC were somewhat dated.

Current opinion from independent sustainability experts considers that a large amount of the negative reputation for PVC has been based on some pretty dubious science.

As a material, PVC is probably no less sustainable than many of the alternatives that are used when it is discounted for ‘environmental reasons’.

Chris Welton

Communications manager

Hydro Polymers

Newton Aycliffe

Co. Durham DL5 6EA