The vacuum cleaner itself is PVC free and made from recycled and recyclable plastic. The packaging is saving resources too: No Styrofoam or plastic, except for a small thin plastic bag used to hold the directions and warranty information. The package is made from corrugated paperboard stock. The carton and inner packaging are made from a minimum of 75% recycled corrugated materials. I’m happy to see the initiative but not very impressed of the design, product and packaging.