A December, 2003 report by the Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University, this report compares PVC and alternatives and concludes that "a PVC phaseout is achievable and affordable."

Most common plastics pose serious threats to human health and the environment. But one plastic stands alone: PVC, throughout its lifecycle, is the most environmentally damaging of all plastics.

Hazardous Production, Environmental Racism, Toxic Additives, Catastrophic Accidents, Terrorist Targets, Dangerous Cargo, No Safe Use, Unsafe Disposal, Problematic Recycling, Safer Cost-Effective Alternatives Are Widely Available

Children are being needlessly exposed to hazardous and inadequately tested chemicals found in vinyl plastic childcare products and home furnishings. Independent laboratory analysis found a range of additives, primarily phthalates and organotins,...