Advocacy

VI provides unparalleled expertise on PVC/vinyl-related issues as we speak for the PVC/vinyl industry to the public, Congress, state governments, and the media, providing balanced information and perspective.

VI works with its members, their customers, members of the vinyl value chain, and other allies to monitor and address policy developments that come before the industry, from proposed governmental regulations and legislation, to statements and reports issued by municipalities, manufacturers, and organizations that present misleading or incorrect information and/or recommend deselection, reduction, or elimination of vinyl products.

In grassroots campaigns, targeted letters to politicians and other decision-makers, and working with members, VI has successfully defeated efforts to restrict or eliminate the use of PVC and vinyl products, leveraging the resources of all vested businesses and parties. VI members also have access to a state affairs monitoring program through its affiliation with the American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division.