Recently, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), claiming that polyvinyl chloride – more commonly known as PVC or vinyl – ...

Research reveals an electrochemical approach to PVC recycling, which enhances dechlorination and converts plastic waste into ...

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The EPA’s tentative determination signals the possibility of a future course reversal, and interested parties should consider making public comments, which could influence the outcome of the process.

Environmental agency says “hazardous constituents” are not being released from discarded PVC when it is properly handled. The U.S. EPA has chosen not to define discarded PVC material, such as this ...

Mary Ellen Leciejewski notes that DEHP toxicants can migrate from IV bags to patients. The use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in medical devices and other products has sparked a strong debate in ...