Investigation reveals almost 130,000 tonnes of carpet incinerated annually
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
vii] Carpet made with PVC backing releases dioxin when burnt, which is a known carcinogen, while a recent report by the Center for International Environmental Law in the US stated that incinerating plastic waste ‘releases toxic substances including heavy metals such as lead and mercury, acid gases and particulate matter’.[viii] ix] Hilton, M.
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