Study Says PVC Packaging Violates Consumer Safety Laws in 19 States

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A new study from a network of nine state environmental agencies reveals that

over 60% of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaging tested contains toxic heavy

metals that violate laws in 19 states. " This new study underscores the need for

a global phase out of PVC packaging, " said Michael Schade, of the Center for

Health, Environment and Justice. Due to compounding evidence of PVC's toxicity,

particularly its release of dioxin (the most potent carcinogen on the planet), a

growing list of manufacturers and retailers have publicly committed to phase out

this toxic plastic in their packaging. Unfortunately, PVC is as equally

ubiquitous in the products themselves. Consumers can avoid PVC products by

looking for the number " 3 " , " PVC " or the letter " V " inside the recycling symbol.

Not all PVC products are labeled as such, but soft flexible PVC products (common

in baby toys) often have an odor similar to vinyl shower curtains.

Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_6091.cfm