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PVC concerns for kids school supplies
September 25, 2009 Written By: Naked Binder Admin Many parents are concerned about the presence of PVCs in their kids school supplies. As a parent myself, I agree that it is concerning. We switched baby bottles based on that and have limited toys as much as humanly possible with harmful possibilites. So what is the fuss about? Polyvinyl chloride. The Canadian group Environmental Defence, working with the Center for Health, Environment and Justice in the U.S puts it this way,"Vinyl is the poison plastic. More toxic chemicals go into the manufacture of vinyl, more toxic chemicals leech out and evaporate out of vinyl as it's being used than any other type of plastic. We just wanted to alert parents to that situation." Their report says 'PVC plastic, across its life cycle, is a danger to human and environmental health and is especially unsafe because of chemical additives — including phthalates, lead and cadmium — used in its production.' Common school items that use this stuff? backpacks, binders, pencil cases... There are alternatives to this, though most are not as readily available yet. VInyl binders are cheap because they are mass produced and the toxicity of the manufacturing and waste is not counted in the price. These should not go to a normal landfill even though millions do. We at Naked Binder encourage you to look outside the big box store and consider your alternatives. Yes, we are one. We believe Naked Binder is the best binder on the market - stronger (lasts longer), more environmentally friendly (100% recycled material, 97% post consumer waste) and better designed (wow they look good). Even with that said, We are encouraging you to look around at all your alternatives to PVCs for your kids health, your own health and for the environment. Places to look for information and ideas: Fake Plasic Fish, Delicious Living magazine, Juniors Book, Natural Moms
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