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Sustainability, Science-based Decision Making, and Other Takeaways from Vinyl360

November 30, 2017

The highlight of Vinyl360 was a conversation about the North American vinyl industry’s sustainable path forward. More topics included China's PVC production, the EPA's responsiveness, chlorine's benefits, and health and safety.

Help Make Vinyl360 a Certified Waste Diversion from Landfill Event

November 2, 2017

The VBSC is taking steps towards achieving GreenCircle Certified's waste diversion from landfill goals at this year's Vinyl360.

EPA Terminates “Sue and Settle” Policy

October 20, 2017
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a directive this week meant to curtail the agency’s so called “sue and settle” practices.  In a strongly worded memo accompanying the […]

VI Supports SRF WIN ACT

October 20, 2017
VI has joined the Water Infrastructure Network (WIN) in calling on Congress to support efforts to advance the Securing Required Funding for Water Infrastructure Now Act (SRF WIN Act).  The […]

At 2017 Vinyltec, Student Kyle Kilponen Gains a New Perspective on Vinyl and Sustainability

October 19, 2017

VI Travel Grant recipient and Michigan State University senior Kyle Kilponen gained a new perspective on vinyl and sustainability at the 2017 Vinyltec.

VI Calls on Congress to Support CPSC Nominee

October 6, 2017
VI has joined a coalition of business and industry groups calling on the Senate Commerce Committee to confirm Ann Marie Buerkle, who currently serves as Acting Chairman of the U.S. […]

Protect ISDS in NAFTA Renegotiations

October 6, 2017
The fourth round of NAFTA negotiations begins next week (Oct. 11) and the administration is reportedly considering making a proposal on investor-state-dispute settlements (ISDS) that is far less than the […]

Senate EPW Committee Holds Hearing on EPA Nominees

October 6, 2017
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing this week to consider four of President Trump’s nominees to serve at the EPA. The hearing included testimony from: Michael […]