IS PVC DANGEROUS?
This has been a popular topic in the news lately. It has been labeled by some as the poison plastic. Below are a few facts about the material.
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PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is also known as vinyl
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Releases poisonous chemicals into the air
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Gases released have been linked to cancer and birth defects
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Can build up on food and be toxic
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Children can be exposed to toxins by chewing on the material
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Cannot be recycled
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Avoid buying any product with a recycle number 3 to help phase out this material
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