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PVC/Vinyl in a Land Down Under

January 14, 2019
Australia uses over 50 million IV bags. Together with face masks and tubing, this creates at least 2,500 tons annually of locally recyclable material available for collection and reprocessing. A […]
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Street Sleeper–Helping the Homeless with Recycled PVC/Vinyl Sleeping Bag

January 14, 2019
Thousands of homeless people in Cape Town, South Africa, have vinyl sleeping bags to protect them from the elements, thanks to the Street Sleeper project. Street Sleeper is the brainchild […]

Leadership in the 116th Congress

January 11, 2019
As with every new Congress, the leadership has changed.  Now is the time to get acquainted with the new leaders and start building your relationships to advance our key issues.  […]

Home Builders Raise Affordability Concerns

January 11, 2019
The latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows housing starts rose 3.2 percent in November.  Year-to-date, new housing starts were 5.1 percent above their level over […]

Government Shutdown and Impact on EPA

January 11, 2019
With the government shutdown stretching into its third week, the impacts are being felt across DC, particularly at the EPA.  Furloughed staff at the EPA are hoping for a deal […]

President Trump Formally Nominates Wheeler to Lead EPA

January 11, 2019
President Trump has officially nominated Andrew Wheeler to serve as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.  Wheeler has been serving as acting administrator for the last six months since Administrator […]

Vinyl Siding Ban Overturned in Georgia

January 11, 2019
Earlier this week, The Vinyl Siding Institute, in partnership with Georgia residents and homebuilders, overturned a vinyl siding ban in Carrollton, GA.  In a resounding decision, resolution 03-2019-UDO Amendment – […]

U.S.: China Has Until March 1 to Avoid New Tariffs

December 14, 2018
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said if a trade deal with China hasn’t been agreed to by March 1, the US will proceed with new tariffs. “As far as I […]