Vinyl 2010 is the formal industry body set up by the plastics sector to research, promote and support the adoption of best environmental practice and sustainable development. Most of the industry’s leading companies, including Dekura, are signatories to Vinyl 2010’s voluntary charter, which sets out challenging standards and targets for the industry.

The organisation is working closely with the European Commission, national governments and local authorities to draft and / or develop environmental legislation for the industry. Key objectives include greater regulation of waste management, the promotion of recycling, the research and development of new, greener production technologies and the replacement of harmful substances, such as lead stabilisers, which are used in PVC-u manufacture.

Funded by its members, Vinyl 2010 has published various targets for its members. These include:

1		Full compliance with ECVM charters relating to PVC-u production emission standards
2		Full replacement of lead stabilisers in production by 2015 (having already eradicated cadmium)
3		Recycling of 50% of collectible available PVC-u waste from windows profiles, pipes, fittings and roofing membranes by 2005
4		The dramatic expansion and development of recycling methods and channels, in partnership with the community
5		Total recycling of 200,000 additional tonnes of post consumer PVC-u waste

Clearly, every PVC-u user can make a telling contribution to the achievement of these targets. Manufacturing waste is technologically and logistically one of the easiest forms to recover and for producers it is as simple as appointing an accredited service provider, such as Dekura.