Know Your Plastic - Article 3

Type 3 Plastic - PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is very dangerous and one of the least recyclable plastic. Still, plastic number 3 is as widely spread as PET plastic. PVC recycle number means that the item is strong and elastic due to softening chemicals, - phthalates. They cause great problems with the hormonal system. Some other highly toxic chemicals like DEHA can be produced during the whole plastic #3 lifecycle. They affect the children's development, immune and endocrine system.

These harmful chemicals also cause cancer.

Type 3 plastic can be found in shower curtains, cleaner bottles, pipes, cooking oil bottles, window and door frames, floors, clear food wrap.

*PVC is toxic when heated. So never use Type 3 plastic for cooking and try not to store food in it. Check the material of the baby toys and inflatable items to make sure they do not contain PVC.*

*PVC plastic recycling is almost impracticable because of different additives. Try to use Type 3 plastic as less as possible.*

Products made using PVC plastic are not recyclable.

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