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Key Takeaways from Greenbuild 2023 for the Vinyl Industry

October 3, 2023
Key Takeaways from Greenbuild 2023 It was an action-packed week at Greenbuild 2023. There were nearly 500 speakers, over 200 sessions, and 250 expo booths during the 30th anniversary of […]

Legislative Update: The Government is on the Verge of Shutdown; Senate Aims for December Passage for Farm Bill

September 28, 2023
The Federal Government is Likely Going to Shut down This Weekend As the Senate races to try and pass a continuing resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown on Oct. […]

PVC Applications are Critical to Achieving the United Nations SDGs

September 14, 2023
PVC is one of the most studied materials in the world. It has a long history of use in hundreds of applications because of its durability, flexibility, economics, and safety. […]

Legislative Update: Following Recess, Congress Works to Avoid Shutdown

September 14, 2023
Senate and House Try to Avoid a Shutdown After the August recess, lawmakers are back in session with a packed agenda and little time for action on FY 2024 government […]

Legislative Update: Congress to Return to Busy September as Government Shutdown Looks More Eminent

August 31, 2023
NOTE: Congress remains on their August recess until September 5th for the Senate and September 12th for the House   Congress to Return to a Busy September as a Government […]

Legislative Update: EPA Considers Risk Evaluation of Vinyl Chloride

August 17, 2023
EPA Considers Risk Evaluation of Vinyl Chloride Amidst an Industry Debate on the Facts The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated the possibility of launching the first steps toward a […]
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Legislative Update: Senate Appropriators Spare EPA of Deep Cuts But Set Stage for a Budget Battle

August 3, 2023
Lawmakers left Washington for the August recess at the end of last week and are not due back in Washington until they reconvene after Labor Day in September. The Senate […]
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Legislative Update: EPA Sends Final Definition of Waters of the US, Senators Introduce Bill Focused on Plastic Pellet Dumping

July 20, 2023
EPA Sends Revised WOTUS Rule to OMB The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a final definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to the White House Office of […]