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Remove Barriers to Pipe Repair

June 9, 2016
In a recent op-ed, Jennifer Klein, President of the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council, discusses a VI supported bill in Ohio that would remove local bans on certain piping materials like PVC.  The Ohio Legislature is currently considering HB 214, that would allow all piping materials...

Register to Vote!

June 8, 2016
Primary season is just about over but are you registered to vote in the general election this November?

Beyond Design: 4 More Uses for Vinyl in Hospitality

June 2, 2016
Beyond vinyl in design, there’s vinyl behind the walls that play a key role in maximizing both your comfort and your safety in hotels and other hospitality venues.

6 Questions to Ask About the Science Behind a Study

June 2, 2016
Just because it’s research doesn’t mean it’s true. Here are 6 questions to ask about the science behind the latest study landing on your desk.

May 2016 Business from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

June 2, 2016
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue, on "Save the Senate Campaign," battling regulations, updates on TPP, event roundups, and hiring our heroes.

4 Things We Learned at AIA Convention 2016: Philadelphia

June 2, 2016
Vinyl film, science versus junk science, sustainability, and more were on display at the American Institute of Architects AIA Convention 2016.

The Role of Lifecycle Assessments in Sustainability

June 1, 2016
In our last post, we talked about the importance of a materiality assessment, a key step in understanding your brand’s pathway to sustainability. This post talks about the second major research you need to do. You need to undertake a lifecycle assessment (LCA). The aim...

TSCA Reform in Sight

May 27, 2016
The House passed the TSCA reform bill this week, The “Frank R. Lautenberg –  Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act,” H.R. 2576.  The final vote was 403-12 and marked a rare moment of bipartisanship in Washington.  House and Senate negotiators reached an agreement on the bill...