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What is PVC and why is it harmful?
PVC (polyvinyl chloride or vinyl) is the worst plastic from an environmental
health perspective, posing unique and major hazards in its
manufacture, product life and disposal. Global vinyl production
totals over 30 million tons per year, and 75% of PVC is directed
to building applications.
PVC has contributed a significant portion of the world's
burden of persistent toxic pollutants and endocrine
disrupting chemicals - including dioxin and phthalates
- that are now universally present in the environment and
the human population.
(source: healthybuilding.net)
Where are PVC plastics used in cabinetry?
PVC is commonly used in the edgebanding applied to the edges of cabinet sides, tops and bottoms.
Coates Walker Cabinetry does not use PVC edgebanding or other PVC based materials.
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