MODULE
2: The Global Chlorine Crisis -- Why chlorine chemistry must be phased out
Contents
The
problem with chlorine
If the sea is half chlorine, why is it so
poisonous?
Slowly poisoning the planet
Chlorine use # 1: PVC
Chlorine use # 2: Pulp and Paper
Chlorine use # 3: Dry Cleaning
Chlorine use # 4: Industrial Solvents
Chlorine use # 5: Pesticides
Chlorine use # 6: Water Disinfection
Other uses
Health impacts of chlorine chemistry
A future without chlorine
Further Reading
MODULE
3: Building a PVC-Free Future
Contents
1.0. BUILDING
A PVC-FREE FUTURE
2.0. BUILDING WITH ALTERNATIVES TO PVC
3.0. POLLUTION FROM PVC PRODUCTION AND DISPOSAL
3.1. Making PVC from Chlorine
3.2. Dumping of Wastes from PVC Production
3.3. Accidents and Spills
3.4. Environmental Problems of Additives
to PVC
3.5. Emissions from PVC Products During
Use
3.6. Pollution Problems from Disposing of
PVC Products
PVC
in landfills
PVC
recycling
4.0. ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN HEALTH IMPACTS
OF PVC
4.1. Dioxin and Human Health Concerns
4.2. Phthalates and PVC
4.3. Vinyl Chloride (VCM): Health Effects
5.0. PVC AND FIRE SAFETY
6.0. ALTERNATIVES TO PVC USE IN BUILDINGS
6.1. Costs
6.2. Pipes and Ducts
Underground
discharge and supply pipes
Above-ground
drainage pipes
6.3. Cables
6.4. Other Building and Construction Products
Flooring
Wall Coverings
Draft Excluders
Damp-Proof Courses
Windows
Profiles
7.0. THERE IS LIFE AFTER PVC
APPENDIX A: An Environmental Review of Other Plastics
A.1. Polyethylene and Polypropylene (PE/PP)
A.2. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
A.3. Polystyrene (PS)
A.4. Polyurethane (PUR)
A.5. Polycarbonate
A.6. ABS