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VI Discusses PVC Pipes’ Role in Farm Bill at New York Field Hearing

April 18, 2023
The VI’s VP of Government Affairs, Kevin Koonce, attended a Farm Bill field hearing hosted by U.S. Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19), in Binghamton, New York.  The field hearing was an […]
Legislative update

Legislative Update: Merkley Questions Regan About Plans for Developing Fuels from Plastic Waste

April 13, 2023
Senator Merkley Questions Regan About Plans for Developing Fuels from Plastic Waste On April 5, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan […]
Legislative update

Legislative Update: Senate Passes WOTUS, But White House Expected to Veto

March 30, 2023
The Senate voted 53-43 to repeal the Biden Administration’s controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Four Democrats and one independent joined Republicans in their efforts to overturn the […]
Legislative update

Legislative Update: Biden Releases FY2024 Budget Request

March 16, 2023
Following President Biden’s release of the White House’s FY2024 budget plan on March 9, administration officials will begin testifying on Capitol Hill this week to justify their agencies’ proposed budgets. […]
Legislative update

Legislative Update: A Potential New Plastics Recycling Bill Could Shift the Recycling Political Debate in the 118th Congress

March 2, 2023
With the 118th Congress in full swing, the usual plethora of recycling and plastics bills are expected to be reintroduced, but a new bill more favorable to industry provides an […]
Legislative update

Legislative Update: DOE’s Strategy of Plastics Innovation Report Highlights R&D Chemical Recycling Opportunities

February 16, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released its Strategy for Plastics Innovation (SPI) report, which calls for developing certain chemical recycling technologies and improving mechanical recycling. The report also […]

Arkansas PVC Pipe Helps Provide Access to Clean Water for Rural Alabamians

February 8, 2023
It’s hard to imagine that millions of Americans lack access to safe, clean water in their homes. They are forced to haul water or use other uncontaminated water sources such […]
Vinyl Industry Safety

Safety is a Top Priority for the Vinyl Industry

January 27, 2023
The members of the Vinyl Institute take health, safety, and environmental performance seriously. It is our number one priority. We all want clean air, safe drinking water, clean and safe […]