PVC is already helping Europe to develop sustainability.

• PVC is extremely durable and at end of life it can be recycled without losing essential qualities.
• It is widely used to satisfy people's basic needs in products that make life safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable. Read more (link to ECVM website)
• In terms of economic and social welfare, the European PVC industry supports 23,000 businesses and jobs for half a million people.

We believe, however, that our contribution must go further, so we are constantly striving to improve production processes and products, invest in technology, minimise emissions and waste and boost collection and recycling.

Vinyl 2010 pays particular attention to constructive social dialogue and has regular consultations with the European Mine, Chemical and Energy Workers' Federation to discuss workplace health, safety and training issues. Vinyl 2010 is also working with the new EU members to raise health, safety and environmental standards to higher levels throughout the enlarged EU.