When we go shopping, especially if it’s at a major retailer, we can reasonably expect that the products we buy will be free from harmful chemicals. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, ...

PVC plastic, or polyvinyl chloride, is a rigid plastic that is designed to withstand harsh impacts and extreme temperatures. This type of material is highly used in various end-user indsutries for ...

Dear old toxic "Ewww" days. Just to clarify: lots of those cute character-themed backpacks and lunch boxes our kids clamor for are made with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or vinyl. Children are ...

I know to avoid PVC, but it’s difficult to know all the places it lurks. Is all vinyl PVC, or are there PVC-free vinyls? What options are there for waterproof but PVC-free materials (I have children ...

Local home improvement chain Testrite Retail is selling more products containing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) than its international competitors in the Taiwanese market, environmental advocates said ...

The EPA’s tentative determination signals the possibility of a future course reversal, and interested parties should consider making public comments, which could influence the outcome of the process.