Kids might soon forget how polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic feels like under their hands and feet as major US playground manufacturer Playworld Systems become the first to eliminate PVC from their products.
Playworld said it is replacing its PVC with 100% recyclable thermoset polyethylene.
"PE-produced products and coatings will stay clean longer because PE is less porous than PVC, is slip resistant due to its textured finish, and contains no volatile organic compounds or dioxins in the manufacturing process."The company expects to be PVC-free by October 1, 2008, when its new line of playgrounds becomes available nationally.
Will other manufacturers follow suit? Will this be the start of PVC demise in kids' playgrounds? What will the PVC industry faces next? Stay tune for more PVC posts!
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