Resources - VinylPlus Healthcare

Consultation Response on Nordic Swan Ecolabel Critieria for Medical Devices (098)
Date
6 February 2026
Joint consultation response submitted VinylPlus Healthcare, PVC Forum (Sweden), and PVC-Informationsrådet (Denmark) to the consultation on Nordic Swan Ecolabel criteria for medical devices (098), addressing the […]
Understanding the Safety of the DEHP Substitutes
Date
3 December 2025
Polyvinyl chloride, known as PVC or vinyl is the single most used plastic for disposable medical devices such as masks, tubing and bags. Most of the […]
10 Key Reasons to Choose Vinyl in Healthcare Applications
Date
5 May 2025
From blood bags and blister packs to hospital infrastructure and rescue gear, vinyl (PVC) is an essential material in healthcare. This flyer highlights ten key reasons […]
Recycling PVC Medical Tubing Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 25% Compared to Incineration
Date
5 May 2025
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by Ecovamed shows that mechanically recycling PVC-based medical tubing – when used specifically as backing material for wall coverings with cotton […]
Why Vinyl Should Remain the Preferred Material in Healthcare
Date
2 May 2025
Discussions about the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) and other plastics in healthcare are often emotionally charged and shaped by strong preconceptions – particularly […]
VinylPlus® PharmPack Leaflet
Date
10 April 2025
VinylPlus PharmPack is a collaborative project advancing the circularity of PVC pharmaceutical blister packaging in Europe. By bringing together leading PVC film manufacturers, recyclers, and VinylPlus®, […]
PVC Loop: Recyclability Study on Flexible PVC
Date
31 March 2025
The PVC Loop project by AIMPLAS examined the mechanical recyclability of flexible PVC (PVC-P) from medical applications. The study focused on medical tubing used in IV […]
VinylPlus Healthcare Leaflet
Date
30 March 2025
Discover VinylPlus Healthcare — a VinylPlus® platform driving sustainable innovation in medical vinyl. Learn how we promote circularity through device recycling, material advances, and industry collaboration. […]
Is PVC a Problematic Plastic?
Date
20 March 2025
From production over use to circularity and end-of-life management: Everything you need to know about polyvinyl chloride, also known as PVC or vinyl.
Where is Vinyl Used in Healthcare?
Date
17 March 2025
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) plays a critical role in modern healthcare, offering unparalleled versatility, safety, and performance across a wide range of medical applications. From […]