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Legislative Update: Appeals Court Issues Partial Stay on Trump Administration Freeze of Biden Climate Grants

April 17, 2025
While the US Congress is on Easter and Passover Recess until Monday, April 28, regulatory and legal issues continue.   Appeals Court Issues Partial Stay on Trump Administration Freeze of […]

United States Drinking Water Infrastructure Rated a C-

April 16, 2025
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The main takeaways are: The United States needs to invest more heavily in its […]

Legislative Update: Trump Imposes Global Reciprocal Tariffs with Increases on Key Trade Partners

April 3, 2025
Trump Imposes Global Reciprocal Tariffs with Increases on Key Trade Partners   President Donald Trump announced his sweeping reciprocal tariff plan that imposes a global 10 percent tariff on all imports, […]

Vinyl Institute National Advertising Campaign

March 20, 2025
At the Vinyl Institute, we prioritize accurate information. To educate and combat misinformation, we have launched a nationwide ad campaign focusing on important topics related to vinyl. Our first advertisement […]

Legislative Update: Zeldin Launches Broad Rollback of Climate and Emissions Rules Affecting Manufacturers

March 20, 2025
Zeldin Launches Broad Rollback of Climate and Emissions Rules Affecting Manufacturers The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated a comprehensive deregulatory campaign targeting industrial emissions standards and broader air quality […]
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PVC Uses in Everyday Life: You Might Be Surprised!

March 13, 2025
When you think about day-to-day PVC uses, the obvious answers include pipes and vinyl records. However, PVC shows up in far more places than most people suspect​. In this blog […]

Guest Blog: Reality Check – PVC and Fires

March 11, 2025
This piece was written in response to an op-ed that capitalized on the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles and appeared in several media outlets. Our team contacted Dr. Marcelo Hirschler […]

Legislative Update: Trump Lays Out Aggressive Agenda in Address to Congress

March 6, 2025
Trump Lays Out Aggressive Agenda in Address to Congress President Donald Trump on March 4 delivered a forceful joint address to Congress, touting his administration’s early victories while taking direct […]