Since 1989, Dutch producers of PVC, including Shin-Etsu, and the most important processors of PVC have been united in the Stuurgroep PVC & Ketenbeheer (Steering Group PVC & Chain Management). The program aims to continuously reduce the environmental impact throughout the life cycle of PVC and PVC products: production, processing, use, reuse and disposal.
In addition, information is provided on behalf of the sector on environmental, health and safety aspects of PVC. The Stuurgroep PVC & Ketenbeheer is a member of the Federation of Dutch Rubber and Plastics Industry in Leidschendam and is affiliated with VinylPlus.