Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is produced from petroleum-derived chemicals that are cracked, chlorinated, and polymerized. It is widely used due to its low cost and durability but poses environmental and health risks. Its production releases carcinogenic chemicals that contaminate water and soil. PVC products leach toxic plasticizers and metals that threaten human health. Upon disposal, PVC releases dioxins when burned and leaches chemicals when in landfills that contaminate groundwater and the environment.