The study was conducted for VinylPlus Healthcare, a new platform set up in response to the growing need for clear and fact-based communication about vinyl’s role in healthcare.
VinylPlus Healthcare serves as an umbrella platform, integrating the activities of the now-closed PVCMed Alliance while continuing the recycling efforts of VinylPlus Med (medical devices) and VinylPlus PharmPack (pharmaceutical blister packaging). This ensures a more coordinated and effective approach to communication and action on vinyl in healthcare.
The new recycling study strengthens the knowledge base on vinyl’s recyclability and underscores the need to expand collection and recycling efforts in healthcare and elsewhere.
VinylPlus Managing Director Charlotte Röber comments: “It is well established that rigid PVC can be recycled several times without significant loss of quality. Now, the AIMPLAS study has confirmed that it also applies to soft applications. This reinforces vinyl’s strong position in mechanical recyclability.”
