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“Vinyl Verified” Launched to Confront Media Bias, Alarmist Deceptions About Vinyl

April 7, 2016
The Vinyl Institute has joined a consortium of vinyl industry organizations to create Vinyl Verified, a new effort that will challenge irresponsible media coverage and misinformation about the material in the public domain.

Prop 65 Protection Plan Gives Vinyl Manufacturers Peace of Mind

April 7, 2016
SPI, the plastics industry trade association, has rolled out an insurance product designed to help companies mitigate their risk under California’s Proposition 65.

Plastics and Automobile Design

April 7, 2016
Plastics will be key to designing safer, more fuel-efficient cars. Vinyl is already the material of choice for car wiring, insulation, and more.

VI’s Cristian Barcan Achieves ISSP Sustainability Certification

April 7, 2016
Cristian Barcan achieves International Society of Sustainability Professional certification exam and is now a certified ISSP Sustainability Associate, demonstrating extensive professional and educational experience, as well as in-depth knowledge, in a variety of sustainability competencies. 

This World Water Day Let’s Celebrate the Pipeline for Life

March 28, 2016
As part of the Pipeline for Life project, WEFTA engineers help villagers in remote Honduran communities lay PVC pipe & bring clean water into their homes.

VI Launches an Instagram… and a Social Media Competition

March 28, 2016
The Vinyl Institute has launched an Instagram account and partnered with the American Institute Architecture Students to launch a social media competition.

Why PVC Pipe Is the Right Fit for Municipal Water Systems

March 25, 2016
No corrosion, few water main breaks, and a life expectancy of 100+ years. Isn’t it time your water district gave PVC pipes a second look?

VI Meets with Congress on STB Reform

March 15, 2016
Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board (STB), Daniel Elliott has sent a letter to Senate leadership underscoring his commitment to STB Reform and providing a bill implementation schedule.  S. 808 […]