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Water is a finite resource. As it stands now, the U.S. wastes far too much of it. As our first article in this series on water conservation detailed, aging, rusting metal pipes play a huge role in losing treated water. Still, it’s far from the...

Every year, the American Water Works Association estimates the United States loses more than ~2.1 trillion gallons of treated water. This is primarily due to worn-down and aging infrastructure. For example, old metal water mains failing and poorly optimized irrigation systems are just two examples...

Senate Passes Two Bipartisan Recycling Bills On March 13, the Senate passed two bipartisan recycling and composting bills that have been stalled since being reported out of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) in June.  The Senate approved amended versions of the Recycling Infrastructure...

Our team is extremely proud of our post-consumer recycling grant program – VIABILITY. More than 1.1 billion pounds of vinyl is recycled in the U.S. and Canada annually, but we’re committed to increasing that number. Following the close of the third round of VIABILITY funding...

In the world of healthcare, medical facilities rely on a multitude of equipment and devices, many of which utilize vinyl, to run smoothly and efficiently. From everyday essentials to life-saving instruments, vinyl finds extensive use in various healthcare settings, contributing to the delivery of quality...

Senators and Witnesses Agree on the Lack of Consensus on Microplastics; More Research Necessary Senators and expert witnesses convened at a joint Senate hearing, acknowledging the lack of consensus on the impacts of microplastics in drinking water and wastewater. While advocating for further research to...

Senators John Kennedy (R-LA), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Ted Budd (R-NC) have teamed up to introduce a pair of bills to block EPA’s chemical risk assessments under its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) programs. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced...

To put it simply, PVC pipe is the best choice for a wide variety of uses. From residential plumbing systems to large-scale infrastructure projects, PVC pipes are the preferred choice for engineers, contractors, and homeowners alike. In 2023, our team has published a comprehensive report...