When it comes to PVC and the environment... Give us some credit!

PVC is one of the world's most flexible and versatile materials. It is specified for its advantages of strength, lightweight and cost effectiveness - it also offers unique properties which make it ideal for the billions of credit, security and identity cards which are essential feature of modern life.

We treat rumours about PVC like water off a duck's back.

No-one could ever dispute the fact that, above all, toys should be safe. We also think that the one thing we should never play with is people's emotions. That's why we're delighted that more and more toys are being made from PVC and we're happy to tell you why.

Who wants the bloody facts?

Stories have been circulating about PVC which might give you cause for concern. That's why we think it's time to set the record straight. We believe there is no basis in science for allegations that PVC is dangerous, and the real truth is that it probably helps save thousands of lives around the world every day. So banning it could bring an enormous cost in human misery.

Is being kind to the environment just a pipe dream?

If you've recently heard stories about PVC in the environment, you may be happy to learn the facts. PVC pipeline systems are not just specified for their advantages of strength, light weight and cost effectiveness - PVC also represents one of the great social and environmental success stories of our time.