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Fir Or Faux? (aka, the Great Christmas Tree Debate)

December 19, 2016
You might love the smell of fresh pine and associate that with your own childhood, but others may think pine needles all over the house, and opt for the PVC variety instead.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dioxins

December 19, 2016
Dioxin are not a building materials or interior products health concern because human exposure overwhelmingly comes from the food we eat.

VI, AAI Letter Outlines Key Priorities for LCSA Implementation

December 12, 2016
VI has joined the American Alliance for Innovation (AAI) and 58 other associations in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy outlining the group’s key priorities for implementation of […]

EPA Names First Chemicals for Review Under LCSA

December 2, 2016
As required by the new Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA), EPA has announced the first ten chemicals from its 2014 TSCA Work Plan to […]

VI Joins Call for Additional Input on Changes to Risk Management Program

December 2, 2016
VI joined the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and a diverse group of public and private entities calling on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to allow additional time […]

Architects and Designers Satisfaction with Vinyl Is Up 20 Percent

November 17, 2016
Architects and designers are more satisfied with vinyl today, according to primary research conducted by Accountability Information Management, Inc.

Plastics Reduce Environmental Cost Nearly 4x Compared to Alternatives

November 17, 2016
A new Trucost study finds the environmental cost of using plastics in consumer goods and packaging is nearly 4 times less than alternative materials.

Drones in Rwanda: Dropping Blood, Not Bombs

November 17, 2016
Blood and other urgently needed medical supplies are delivered to remote areas in Rwanda via Zipline’s newly engineered drones.