VinylPlus is the Voluntary Commitment to sustainable development by the European PVC industry. The VinylPlus programme was developed through open dialogue with stakeholders, including industry, NGOs, regulators, civil society representatives and PVC users. The regional scope is the EU-28 plus Norway and Switzerland. www.vinylplus.eu
A smart material
PVC is one of the most widely used polymers in the world. It is used in a broad range of industrial, technical and everyday applications. PVC is intrinsically a ‘low carbon’ plastic: 57% of its molecular weight is chlorine derived from common salt; 5% is hydrogen; and 38% is carbon. It consumes less primary energy in the manufacturing phase than any other commonly used plastics. Due to its relatively light weight, durability and stability, PVC can offer energy, cost and material efficiency gains for sectors such as building and construction, water distribution, health and transportation. PVC is recyclable and is increasingly being recycled.
This report details the VinylPlus progress and achievements in 2024, focusing on the sustainable development of the European PVC industry. It highlights the key challenges and advancements in the areas of recycling, circular economy, and decarbonization, based on the goals and commitments up to 2030.
