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Jay Thomas, a skilled sustainability professional with a strong background in the PVC/vinyl industry, has joined the Vinyl Institute team as Vice President of Sustainability. In his new role, Thomas will continue to develop and implement strategies and tactics that support the sustainability mission and...

Last year, the Vinyl Institute (VI) successfully collaborated with members of the vinyl value chain to address challenges, capitalize on opportunities and advance the industry. We focused our time and resources where we could return the most value for our industry. Some highlights include: blocking...

This year’s Vinyl360 annual meeting focused on the vinyl industry’s sustainability initiative and the steps that members across the vinyl value chain are taking to embed sustainability into their operations and their brands. It’s a work in progress—and progress is being made. Here are top...

USMCA In a historic moment on Dec. 19, the House approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Officials from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. signed the revised USMCA in Mexico City on Dec. 10, and in the U.S., both Democrats and Republicans claimed victory, and most labor...

At Greenbuild this year, I had the opportunity to hear from renowned architect Jeanne Gang in her keynote presentation. Gang is a powerhouse in the building industry, having been named the 2016 Architect of the Year by the Architectural Review, and most recently named to...

The village of Monquecagua, Honduras, has safe drinking water thanks to a project from Water Engineers for the Americas (WEFTA). This means that approximately 2,400 people in the remote community now have a clean water distribution system and residential tap lines. WEFTA has been working...

Participants at the Vinyl360 conference learned how a group of CEOs from across the industry are trying to build infrastructure and make strides to address disposable plastic waste. The presentation came as companies across the vinyl value chain look for solutions to boost vinyl recycling....

USMCA House Democrats and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer continue to make significant progress in their negotiations for a final agreement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Nov. 25 that House Democrats and the administration have negotiated their...