PVC – a Circular Material for the Future
Polyvinyl chloride, known as PVC or vinyl, is one of the most widely used plastics in the world with a wide range of long-life applications such as window frames, pipes, flooring, cables, sport equipment, furniture and a range of lifesaving medical devices. PVC can be recycled multiple times and each year 730,000 tonnes of PVC are recycled through VinylPlus®, the Commitment to sustainable development of the European PVC industry.
Learn more about the many applications of PVC, sustainability and get technical information by clicking on the icons.
About ECVM
The European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM) represents the seven leading European PVC resin manufacturers, accounting for around 85% of the PVC resin manufactured in Europe. ECVM is a division of Plastics Europe, the trade association representing the plastic manufacturers in Europe.
A founding member of VinylPlus, ECVM is committed to sustainable development, and to address and promote health safety and environmental best practices over the PVC life cycle.
PVC’s Strategic Role in Europe
PVC is strategically important for Europe. Anchored in Europe, the industry supports healthcare, clean energy, safe water, and modern infrastructure — while driving circular solutions through large-scale recycling.
VinylPlus
VinylPlus is the Commitment to sustainable development of the European PVC industry, covering EU-27, UK, Norway and Switzerland. Thanks to VinylPlus’ unique role in engaging an entire value chain, the voluntary commitment has succeeded in recycling 9.5 million tonnes of PVC since 2000. ECVM is a founding member of VinylPlus.
Our Value Chain Platforms
ECVM has two value chain platforms, each dedicated to key application areas of PVC. Learn more about the platforms by clicking on the logos.
