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We Live in a Chlorine Economy

November 2, 2016
Vinyl is composed of two simple building blocks - one of which is chlorine, based on salt and used in a range of products far beyond those made of vinyl.

Vinyl360 Looks at the State of the Housing Sector

November 2, 2016
At the Vinyl360 conference, Ken Gear, executive director, Leading Builders of America, shared the top challenges in the housing sector are liquidity, labor shortages, and regulation.

Green Globes Precedes WELL Building Standard: History Repeats Itself

November 2, 2016
WELL Building Standard, a newly introduced rating system, shares some of the same attributes with the Green Building Intiative's Green Globes, including assessors.

At 2016 VinylTec, Student Discovers Vinyl’s Versatility

October 20, 2016
Sponsored by the Vinyl Institute, PhD candidate Sonal Karkhanis discovered vinyl’s versatility at the Society of Plastics Engineers’ 2016 VinylTec.

Top 3 Questions We Answered at Greenbuild about Vinyl

October 20, 2016
At Greenbuild 2016, the Vinyl Institute answered key questions about vinyl’s composition, sustainability, and resistance to ultraviolet rays.

Why Your Company Needs a Sustainability Strategy

October 20, 2016
The key takeaway from a session at Vinyl360 that was focused on the business case for corporate social responsibility.

Remember to Vote!

October 14, 2016
The election is only 24 days away!  Are you prepared to vote on Tuesday, November 8? TurboVote is an online tool that provides the necessary documents to help you register […]

World’s Leading Academic Expert in Vinyl Chemistry Recognized for Outstanding Service to the Industry

September 30, 2016
The Vinyl Institute honored Dr. William H. Starnes, first academic to receive this award, with the Roy T. Gottesman Leadership Award at the vinyl industry annual meeting last week in Washington DC.