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Get Ready to Advocate for Key Vinyl Industry Issues

March 10, 2020
The 2020 Vinyl Industry Congressional Fly-in is quickly approaching, and registration is now open! The fly-in takes play May 12-13 and is your opportunity to meet directly with your elected […]

Update on the 2020 Presidential Elections and Super Tuesday

March 6, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and former Vice President Joe Biden have now emerged from Super Tuesday’s primaries as the two frontrunners. The two candidates sit on the polar opposite side […]
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Legislative Update: Plastics Legislation at the Forefront

February 19, 2020
Water Infrastructure The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is examining ways to better prepare for extreme weather events and the potential effects of climate change. The independent, nonpartisan agency is recommending that […]

State of the States: Recycling Legislation

February 14, 2020
The phrase “plastics are everywhere” can be perceived as either a lament of the anti-plastics crowd or the rallying cry of those who see the vast societal benefits of plastics […]

Housing in the Crosswinds: 3 Trends to Watch in 2020

February 13, 2020
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) unveiled its 2020 housing forecast data at the Leading Suppliers Council meeting  that took place at the International Builders Show (IBS) in January. […]

Top Three Sustainability Takeaways from Greenbuild 2019

January 28, 2020
In November, I, along with several Vinyl Institute staff headed to Atlanta for Greenbuild, the largest green building show worldwide. This is one of my favorite shows to attend each […]
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Legislative Update: Recycling Legislation Update and USMCA Passage

January 23, 2020
Recycling There has been significant movement on some of the many recycling bills in Congress. The Senate amended and passed S. 1982, the Save our Seas 2.0 (SOS 2.0) Act […]

Vinyl Institute Annual Meeting Diverts 98% of Waste

January 16, 2020
At this year’s Vinyl360 annual meeting, the Vinyl Institute (VI) partnered with GreenCircle Certified, a third-party sustainability verification body, to conduct a waste diversion audit. The VI worked with Hyatt […]