Publications by authors named "Christophe Bleuler"
Environ Sci Technol
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Hazardous chemicals in construction plastics pose health risks from indoor exposure and may contaminate recycled materials, as found in a study of 151 new PVC floorings in Switzerland.
- Around 16% of these samples contained regulated chemicals like lead and DEHP above 0.1 wt %, often linked to the use of recycled PVC, which complicates efforts to eliminate hazardous substances.
- The study reveals the need for faster phase-out of these chemicals and calls for greater transparency in plastic compositions to safeguard human and environmental health, promoting a sustainable circular economy.
