EU Plastics Strategy 2030: A Legal Framework Taking Shape EPR and PVC recycling now sit at the center of Europe’s circular-economy agenda. The EU Plastics Strategy (COM/2018/028) sets a 2030 target: all plastic packaging placed on the EU market must be recyclable. This framework is being implemented through two main pillars: the Packaging and Packaging […]
LCA of PVC: Why Is It More Complex Than PE or PP? PVC carbon footprint calculations cannot be compared directly against PE or PP using a simple per-kilogram number. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of PVC differs because its molecular structure differs in raw material origin. About 57% of PVC’s molecular weight comes from chlorine
PART 1 — FROM CRUDE OIL TO PLASTIC PRODUCT The Simplified Value Chain What is PVC compound, and how is it different from raw PVC resin? Almost everything made of PVC plastic passes through a long transformation chain before reaching the consumer. Understanding this chain is the first step to understanding the industry. The starting
Safe PVC compound procurement takes more than comparing price and lead time. When deciding to purchase PVC compound, many procurement departments focus mainly on price and delivery time. However, aggregated data reveals a notable reality: for the same electrical-cable application. The question worth asking: does that gap reflect raw material cost, or compliance cost? This
Q1 — HS Code 39042220 vs 39042120 When You Import PVC Compound to Vietnam: What’s the Difference, and Are There Penalties for Misclassification? Anyone importing PVC compound in Vietnam runs into this HS-code question sooner or later. Both codes belong to the plasticized PVC group (containing plasticizer), but differ by physical form: HS Code Technical
“Best” depends on what you’re optimizing for — unit cost, supply chain resilience, tariff exposure, or long-term capacity growth all point to slightly different answers. This piece lays out the data on Vietnam’s PVC/plastics manufacturing base so you can weigh it against your own sourcing criteria, rather than taking a sales pitch at face value.
