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VIABILITY Grant Recipients Making a Difference: Every Shelter

March 12, 2024
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 […]

Vinyl in Healthcare: A Versatile Material Powering Essential Medical Devices and Services

March 4, 2024
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 […]

Legislative Update: A Hearing on Microplastics, a Fourth Continuing Resolution, and an End of an Era for Senate Republicans

February 29, 2024
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 […]

Legislative Update: Senators Introduce Bills to Stop EPA Overreach on IRIS and TSCA Assessments

February 15, 2024
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 […]

The Numerous Advantages of PVC Pipe

February 9, 2024
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 […]

Legislative Update: House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill Passes Despite a Divided Congress

February 1, 2024
The House passed a $78 billion tax bill on January 31 that boosts the child tax credit and reinstates business deductions that were rescinded during the Trump administration, sending the […]

Vinyl Blood Bags: A Crucial Innovation for Blood Supply and Storage

January 24, 2024
January is National Blood Donor Month. Given this, we think it’s an opportune time to highlight some of the unsung technology behind the scenes of blood donation and blood storage—vinyl […]

Legislative Update: Congress Seeks to Avoid a Government Shutdown with a Third Continuing Resolution

January 18, 2024
Congress Seeks to Avoid a Government Shutdown with a Third Continuing Resolution Congressional leaders are in a race against time and a potential D.C. snowstorm as they work to reach […]