Versatile Vinyl for a Resilient Europe
Europe is facing many challenges in the years ahead. The transition to a green, climate neutral future requires a rapid build up of renewable energy. Large-scale renovation is needed to make our homes more energy-efficient. As the European population ages, the need for healthcare grows steadily. Due to climate change, rainfall is increasing in intensity and frequency in some areas, while other parts of Europe are experiencing droughts. This requires smart adaptation in the way we handle water. The combination of climatic changes, increasing urbanisation in Europe, and a growing global population means we must produce our food more efficiently and sustainably, and if possible close to where we live.
Choosing the right materials is essential to build a resilient Europe – from the hidden infrastructure transporting drinking water to medical devices and hospital buildings, to the wind turbines that produce green energy. As one of the most versatile materials available, vinyl (or PVC) plays a vital role in the green transition. Already today, vinyl is the most used plastic in construction and medical devices. Vinyl is safe, low carbon, durable, and can be recycled again and again.
Discover how versatile vinyl can help build a resilient Europe:
Building and Construction
Water
Food
Healthcare
Energy
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Printable map
Discover all the uses of versatile vinyl in the printable map.
New booklet: Flexible PVC in Our Daily Life
In 2020, VinylPlus and PVC Information Council Denmark commissioned Ramboll Denmark to conduct a study on flexible PVC. The aim was to find out why plastic converters choose flexible PVC for specific products such as flooring, roofing membranes, tarpaulins, tents and medical devices.
Ramboll concludes that flexible PVC is irreplaceable in many important applications due to the materials’ unique functional properties such as durability, weather-resistance and versatility.
Throughout this booklet you will find several other reasons showing the unique properties flexible PVC can provide to products. They are durable, affordable and often beautiful applications. Many of them can concretely contribute to Europe’s green transition.
