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America’s Infrastructure: It’s Time to Rebuild Better

September 15, 2020
This week we’re observing United for Infrastructure, a week-long event that advocates for better infrastructure policy and greater investment from all levels of government. Quality, affordable infrastructure – from clean water and broadband internet to safe transportation and strong supply chains – has never been...

Election 2020 Issues Comparison: Plastics and Recycling

September 10, 2020
With just under eight weeks left before the 2020 elections, we continue to examine where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on some of the most critical issues to the vinyl industry. You can read previous issues comparisons here. This week...

The Three Ways the EPA Hopes to Improve U.S. Recycling

September 9, 2020
The United States has a recycling problem. For one thing, the recycling infrastructure is outdated. But besides that, the recycling system is confusing, and varies among regions, states, and even towns—it’s hard to know what is recyclable and how to recycle it. Last year, the...

Legislative Update: Republican National Convention Concludes

September 2, 2020
Republicans and President Trump had their time in the spotlight as they hosted the Republican National Convention Monday, Aug. 24 through Thursday, Aug. 27. Republicans’ convention theme portrayed America as a land of heroes, promises, and opportunities, and greatness. The lineup of speakers described President...

Election 2020 Issues Comparison: Water Infrastructure

September 1, 2020
With just under nine weeks left before the 2020 elections, we examined where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on some of the most critical issues to the vinyl industry. This week we will explore the candidates’ positions on water infrastructure....

Legislative Update: Democratic National Convention Concludes

August 21, 2020
The 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off this week, and as expected, it looks entirely different in the COVID-19 era. Democrats created a virtual format that showcased heartfelt videos and stories from American citizens while weaving in themes of unity and empathy. Speakers emphasized what...

Combatting the Skills Gap with Manufacturing Day

August 20, 2020
As many of you in the manufacturing industry may be experiencing, there is a significant skills gap that needs to be addressed. Attracting, recruiting, and retaining quality employees will be a challenge, but is critical to ensuring the future of manufacturing. In 2018, prior to...

Have a Safe School Year with Vinyl

August 11, 2020
This year’s back-to-school season looks a bit different. In the past, we’ve written about why vinyl/PVC is an excellent choice for many of your child’s school supplies—and this still holds true! If you’re doing school shopping, we’d encourage you to still take a look at...