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VI Legislative Update: USMCA Passes House
December 20, 2019
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 […]
How Vinyl Can Fit Into Actionable Idealism
December 17, 2019
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 […]
Honduras Villagers Install PVC Pipe, Clean Water Distribution System
December 12, 2019
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 […]
Business Collaborative Aims to Boost Plastics Recycling
December 10, 2019
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 […]
Legislative Update: Uncertainty if the USMCA Will Pass This Year
December 5, 2019
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 […]
University Students’ Top Takeaways about Sustainability and Vinyl Uses at 2019 Vinyltec
December 3, 2019
For the past several years, the Vinyl Institute has had the opportunity to send three students to the Society of Plastics Engineers’ Vinyltec, the largest vinyl-focused conference in the U.S. […]
New Sustainability Manager Joins the Vinyl Institute Team
December 2, 2019
Jennifer Armstrong, a skilled sustainability professional with a degree in environmental studies, joins the Vinyl Institute as the new Sustainability Manager. In her role, she will provide hands-on support in […]
H.R. 1603, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019
November 22, 2019
H.R. 1603, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019, was introduced by Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) […]