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Legislative Update: VI Calls on Congressional Leaders to Restore Tax Credits Ensuring US Manufacturing Innovation and Competitiveness

October 20, 2022
The Vinyl Institute joined other leading manufacturers in a letter from the R&D Coalition urging Congress to revive an expired research and development tax credit that would allow U.S. manufacturers […]

The Top Four Pieces of Information Architects Need to Make an Informed Product Selection on PVC/Vinyl

October 6, 2022
In a recent survey of architects, designers, and building facility managers they were asked the question “What is the most important information you need about PVC/Vinyl to make more informed […]
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Members Turn Focus on Midterm Elections

October 6, 2022
Members of the House and Senate have left Washington to devote themselves to campaigning and will not return until after the November 8 elections. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) […]

Leading Factors of a Possible Recession: Materials, Labor, and Regulations

October 3, 2022
This past week the Vinyl Institute hosted a webinar entitled Vinyl Supply Chain Solutions: The Short and Long-term Economic impacts of Supply Chain Disruptions. This webinar featured the chief economist […]

3 Reasons to Classify Post-Consumer Recycled Vinyl Content

September 26, 2022
PVC, or vinyl, is one of the most widely used plastics in the world. Its durability, cost-effectiveness, and availability make it a popular choice. While vinyl’s popularity is high, more […]
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EPA Denies TSCA Petition Seeking to Phase Out Greenhouse Gas Contributors

September 22, 2022
EPA Denies TSCA Petition Seeking to Phase Out Greenhouse Gas Contributors  On Sept. 21, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register denying environmentalists’ petition under […]
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The Next 22 Days in Congress

September 8, 2022
The Senate is back in session this week with the House returning next week. The top priority is ensuring must-pass legislation due by the end of the month is agreed […]

Tackling Americas Access to Clean Water one Well at a Time

September 8, 2022
This past week the Vinyl Institute partnered with the Water Well Trust (WWT) to provide safe drinking water to a local family in Wakefield, Virginia. The Schod family, a family […]