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TL;DR: WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 9, 2026 — This year, the Vinyl Institute financially supported Georgia Tech students attending VinylTec through its annual Travel Grant program. The program helps connect the next generation of scientists and engineers with real-world applications and gain firsthand exposure to the...

TL;DR: PVC sustainability extends beyond recycling. Because many PVC products are designed to remain in service for decades with limited maintenance, their durability can reduce the materials, energy, transportation, and resources associated with frequent repair and replacement. Long-lasting PVC products can help conserve resources and...

TL;DR: Modern PVC water pipes provide engineers, municipalities, and public officials with a durable option for clean drinking water delivery. Understanding their material properties, certification requirements, and long-term performance can help decision makers evaluate PVC based on science and established standards. PVC doesn’t rust or...

Industry Looks Toward the Lame Duck to Address Pending Legislation With Congress in recess until the Lame Duck session after the elections, the Vinyl Institute and other industry partners have been actively advocating for several bills and policy issues to be approved before the end...

TL;DR Every first Friday in October, manufacturers across the country celebrate Manufacturing Day, a nationwide effort to showcase the people, technologies, and careers that power American industry. It’s an opportunity to recognize the workers who keep our economy moving while inspiring the next generation to...

Senate Adjourns Until After Midterm Elections The Senate adjourned on September 30 for a month of campaigning after completing one final nomination but leaving several politically salient measures unresolved. Including addressing data center energy costs or congressional stock trading.  When Congress returns November 9, the...

It happens so often we hardly notice: head to the kitchen, grab a glass from the cabinet, fill it with water from the faucet. Tap water is one of many conveniences of modern everyday life that we rarely, if ever, think about. And that’s by...

House Adjourns Early as Senate Continues Legislative Work The House will hold its final votes on September 17 and then begin a 48-day district work period, with its next votes expected on November 9, after Election Day. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the extended recess...