MORE INFORMATION Building a PVC-Free Future from the Chlorine-Free Action Pack PVC Alternatives (German language site) Building the Future A Guide to Building Without PVC Sources for PVC-Free Building Materials Chlorine and PVC Restrictions and PVC-Free Policies A List Compiled by Greenpeace International, October 1998

Alternatives are available now for the vast majority of all uses of PVC.

Construction applications, such as pipes, fittings, sidings, and window profiles, account for over 50 percent of PVC consumption. Other PVC uses include furniture, wall and floor coverings, automobiles, electronic equipment, wire and cable coatings, packaging, and medical devices.

PVC Alternatives: Summary Table
Pipes and Ducts
Electrical Cables and Wiring
Flooring
Windows
Packaging
Toys
Other Products