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GreenCircle Certified, LLC is proud to announce a partnership with the Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) in its new initiative, +Vantage Vinyl™. GreenCircle developed the verification scheme which outlines the program’s goals and participation requirements. In addition, GreenCircle will act as the third-party verification body for...

While attending Sustainable Brands in Detroit a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to learn about a new and foreign concept for me—blockchain. If you google the term, you might be left feeling a bit confused, as I was, without any context: “A...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed to reconsider emissions limits of the PVC MACT industry regulation in September 2012. The EPA has begun to review data and other materials provided by VI members and anticipates issuing a notice or proposed rulemaking on the Reconsideration...

New research from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) offers a stark reminder of the high cost of regulatory requirements in the housing sector. The data reveal that the costs of building codes, land use, environmental regulations, and other federal, state, and local requirements...

Proposed Tariffs Against Mexico Complicates Congressional Consideration of USMCA The Trump Administration formally initiated the approval process for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by sending the draft statement of administration action (SAA) to Congress on May 30. The White House may have put the deal in...

The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) launched a groundbreaking sustainability initiative at Sustainable Brands this week. The Initiative recognizes companies showing continuous improvement toward commonly established sustainability goals. Called +Vantage Vinyl, the approach aims to make the vinyl industry more sustainable. VI President and CEO Ned...

Sara Goodwin, a skilled digital media specialist with a degree in journalism, joins the Vinyl Institute as social media and content development manager. In her new role, she will oversee the website and digital properties and create blog posts, videos, and other content that showcase...

Alexandra Dunn, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, told vinyl industry advocates on May 14 that the Environmental Protection Agency is working to ensure smooth implementation of key laws under its domain. She then turned her attention to the implementation...