...in anything. What was once a touted as a wonder substance is now proven to be poisoning ourselves and our planet.

Many low-end soccer balls are made with PVC - it's much cheaper to use than other materials - by companies who give no warning to the consumer. Our soccer balls are made of synthetic leather from polyurethane; more expensive but significantly safer than PVC. You can read more details on the environmental impact of our eco-certified soccer balls from this previous post.

You can learn more about ridding your own life of PVC from the folks at the Center for Health, Environment and Justice in New York. Here's what Mike Schade, their PVC Campaign Coordinator, had to say:

"Sports balls made from PVC pose an unnecessary and preventable threat to our health and environment. PVC is the poison plastic, using and releasing highly hazardous chemicals that foul our air, water, and soil. There's no safe way to make PVC. That's why many leading companies are phasing it out in favor of safer and healthier alternatives. We commend companies like Fair Trade Sports that are promoting and selling PVC-free sports balls."

Sign up for the PVC Action Network with their Be Safe program, and help protect our families and communities from dangerous chemicals in consumer products.