10 Places to Buy PVC-free Wall Decals
Why it's worth considering before your next redecorating project
Wall decals are the perfect decorating solution for nurseries, kids rooms, renters, dorm dwellers, or basically anyone who is a commitment-phobe. There are endless designs that can add just the pop you need, and they are easy to remove for when you want to change it up. But most wall decals are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride), otherwise known as vinyl. These vinyl stickers have added phthalates which make the plastic stickers super thin and flexible, yet durable enough so they don’t rip easily. Phthalates have endocrine disrupting properties that can wreak havoc on your hormones and have been linked to a variety of health issues like cancers, infertility, preterm birth, impaired brain development, and asthma and allergies. Basically, not good stuff. Plus, the manufacturing process of PVC is really bad for the environment and communities where it’s manufactured (1) and there’s no way to recycle it. Eek. Not good all around.
So next time you’re shopping for a wall decal, check the ‘details’ section on the product page. A decal that says vinyl or doesn’t specify anything is probably one you want to avoid. Thankfully, there are plenty of sites that make PVC-free options that still get high marks from designers. We pulled together our top 10 favorites sites down below.
- Chocovenyl
- Eco Wall Decals
- Koko Kids
- Love Mae
- Oopsy Daisy
- Petit Collage
- Pop and Lolli
- Sunny Decals
- Tiny Me
- Wall Dressed Up
References:
- https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/vinyl-chloride.pdf