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The PVC industry (PVC manufacturers, PVC additive producers and PVC converters) has united voluntarily to meet the challenge of sustainable development. The industry adopted an integrated approach to implement the concept of responsible cradle to grave management, culminating in the signature in March 2000 of a “Voluntary Commitment of the PVC industry”. Vinyl 2010 is the legal entity putting into practice the promises of the Voluntary Commitment.
With Vinyl 2010, the PVC industry commits to implement important principles and actions covering the period 2000-2010 and beyond.
It applies to:
- PVC manufacturing
- Additives - plasticizers and stabilisers
- Waste management
- Social progress and dialogue
- Management, monitoring and financial scheme.
Vinyl 2010 recycled 83,000 tonnes of PVC through its projects in 2006, more than doubling its recycling figures for the second year running. This performance is significant and involves PVC waste recycled across the sectors, from pipes and window profiles to coated fabrics. Another important development has been the replacement of lead-based stabilisers with the complete phase-out of lead-based stabilisers in drinking water pipes in most of the EU-15 countries.
Vinyl 2010’s projects continue to develop. Many have been integrated into Recovinyl, a scheme that provides financial support for recycling PVC waste collected by waste management companies and the construction and demolition sector.
Download VINYL 2010 Progress report 2007
Download VINYL 2010 Executive Summary
For more information, go to www.vinyl2010.org |
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