October, 2009
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The Vinyl Council of Australia is pleased to publish its annual report of the progress of the Australian PVC industry's Product Stewardship Program during 2008.
This voluntary program addresses environmental and health issues associated with the life cycle of PVC and PVC products and aims to diminish the environmental impacts of PVC over its life cycle.
Signatories to the Program address a series of commitments and set realistic time-frames for the delivery of key undertakings such as considering standards for importing and manufacturing of resin to end-of-life product recycling.
During 2008, specific progress was achieved under the Program:
- Pipe industry members phased out the use of lead stabilisers in pipes and fittings
- Medical waste recycling trial was launched
- VCM emissions from resin manufacturing were below the Commitment standard
- Life Cycle training was undertaken by two Signatories
The Report was assessed by an independent auditor and a verification statement about the Program has been included.
A copy of the 2008 Product Stewardship Progress Report can be downloaded here.
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The Vinyl Council of Australia (VCA) is working to advance the sustainability of the vinyl, or PVC, industry in Australia. Its members are drawn across the supply chain of the vinyl industry.
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For further information: contact Tracy Morden, Vinyl Council of Australia, directly on 03 9368 4857 and 0405 772 700.
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