PVC ehk polüvinüülkloriid on üks levinumaid plastiliike. Seda kasutatakse ehituses, pakendites, meditsiinis ja paljudes tarbekaupades. Tegu on klooripõhise plastiga, mis on küll vastupidav ja odav, kuid mille tootmine ja töötlemine tekitab keskkonnale ja tervisele ohtlikke ühendeid.
PVC recycling – an invisible hazard
PVC recycling, especially when heated, releases chlorine vapours and other toxic compounds, including dioxins and hydrogen chloride. These are substances that are very difficult to capture completely – even with the best filters and technologies.
But they will not disappear without a trace. These compounds can pollute air, water and soil, and they also have a direct impact on workers’ health. Workers who are present in the processing processes inhale toxic fumes, which have a long-term harmful effect on the respiratory tract, nervous system and even the hormonal system. Some compounds are also linked to an increased risk of cancer.
This is not a theoretical problem – it is a reality perceived by those who work with waste and plastic materials on a daily basis.
why choose PVC-free?
PVC-free means a conscious choice. It doesn’t mean a perfect world, but it does mean a better direction. This is a way of saying:
- We do not want to support the circulation of toxic substances.
- We want to protect the environment as well as the people working in production and waste management.
- We value transparency and accountability.
PVC-free does not mean perfection, but a better direction. At Kind, we believe that responsibility begins at the moment of creation – where the idea, design and choice of materials are born. When creating media, we help to take into account its life cycle and impact.
By choosing PVC-free, you are taking a step towards a cleaner, fairer and more sustainable future.
