Archives: News

Smart Sectors Program Signals Change at EPA

December 8, 2017
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the launch of its new Smart Sectors initiative to improve collaboration between the Agency and regulated industries.  The initiative aims to develop better […]

NAFTA Negotiations Hit a Wall

December 8, 2017
Negotiations between the US, Mexico, and Canada over reworking the NAFTA trade deal have failed to produce any meaningful results.  Negotiators ended the fifth round of talks on November 21 […]

Congress Passes Short-term Spending Deal

December 8, 2017
Congress passed a new two week spending bill Thursday evening averting a government shutdown which was set to occur at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, December 9.  The measure was intended to […]

Check Out the New Vinyl In Design Website

December 7, 2017

vinylindesign.com, with a new look and new content, is the go-to place for designers and architects seeking information on vinyl.

VI Sends Letter to DOI Regarding Corrosion Guidelines

December 5, 2017
On May 3rd, the Vinyl Institute sent a joint letter to the Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke asking the Secretary to immediately rescind a January 19, 2017 memo that […]

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 […]