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Recycled Polyvinyl Chloride

Recycled PVC polymer from plastic waste, used in construction, packaging, and consumer products.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Apr 2, 2026
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Potential release of toxic additives like phthalates and heavy metals, dioxins formed during burning, restriction in some uses

Benefits

Reduces landfill waste and virgin material extraction