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The Role of Lifecycle Assessments in Sustainability

June 1, 2016
In our last post, we talked about the importance of a materiality assessment, a key step in understanding your brand’s pathway to sustainability. This post talks about the second major […]

TSCA Reform in Sight

May 27, 2016
The House passed the TSCA reform bill this week, The “Frank R. Lautenberg –  Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act,” H.R. 2576.  The final vote was 403-12 and marked a rare […]

3 Key Benefits of PVC Wiring

May 16, 2016
We're in the age of wiring, and PVC is smart choice for wiring. PVC wiring limits and slows down fires, is recyclable, and is efficient to produce.

VI Joins AEC Cares in Renovating the Athletic Recreation Center in Philadelphia

May 16, 2016
The Vinyl Institute joins AEC Cares for Project Philadelphia, helping to renovate the Athletic Recreation Center in the city’s Sharswood neighborhood

April 2016 Business from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

May 5, 2016
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue, on business, trade, and other April 2016 news vinyl advocates need to know.

How to Identify Your Brand’s Sustainable Pathway

May 5, 2016
A materiality study offers a snapshot of how well you’re doing now in the environmental, social and economic spheres—key to becoming a sustainable business.

And the Winners of the #PlasticsIOA Competition Are…

May 5, 2016
The Vinyl Institute and American Institute of Architecture Students announces the three winners of the Plastics in Outdoor Architecture competition via Instagram.

Moving to a More Sustainable Vinyl Future

April 21, 2016
Achieving sustainability in the vinyl industry demands a 5-step iterative process that requires both tweaks and tough choices to be made.