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Court Rules in favor of the Vinyl Institute and Chemical Industry Overturning EPA’s Bird Testing Mandate A federal appeals court vacated an order from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requiring seven chemical manufacturers and processors to conduct new tests to determine the toxicity of...

Bipartisan Efforts Propel WRDA 2024 Forward in House  The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee successfully advanced the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA, H.R. 8812) with a notable bipartisan vote of 61-2. Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-MO) emphasized the bill’s significance in maintaining the integrity...

There’s a growing notion that a world without plastics would have dramatically less environmental harm. This isn’t the case. We all agree there are issues with plastic waste. Thankfully, the United Nations Environmental Programme is tackling this problem head-on through its Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, which...

GOP Eyes Ambitious Tax and Regulatory Reforms for 2025 House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) unveiled on June 12 an ambitious legislative plan for Republicans, should they win control of Congress and the White House in the upcoming elections. Johnson met with a “working group” that...

In the ever-changing landscape of building and construction, there’s always a desire for materials that blend innovation, durability, and sustainability. Among all the options, PVC has remained a popular choice, and it is used by the industry for its myriad benefits. In this article, we...

Senate EPW Advances WRDA Bill The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW)unanimously approved the 2024 Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) bill (S. 4367), which authorizes various U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure programs and projects. Introduced by Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE) and Ranking...

Reducing waste is a top priority for the vinyl industry. One of the best ways to do it? Create products that utilize recycled PVC as an eco-friendly alternative to existing products. Something important to highlight now: yes, PVC is recyclable. We’ve often heard that it...

Congress Works on Must Pass Bills as Republicans Target Biden EPA Regulatory Agenda  Congress achieved some recent successful bipartisan accomplishments, such as passing a foreign aid bill and rapidly coming together to pass TikTok and data broker legislation. However, such moments will likely to dwindle...