Vinyl flooring is everywhere. You’ve probably seen it at your favorite box store. You’ve definitely seen it if you’ve been to an upscale hotel recently. More and more, vinyl is becoming the material of choice in retail, hospitality and other sectors. Indeed, the luxury vinyl tile...
Unless you live in a concrete bunker, the chances are high that you regularly come into contact with vinyl film. You just might not know it. Vinyl film is used in a wide array of applications. You’ll find vinyl in bumper stickers and floooring, roofs, showers,...
From Canada to South Africa, PVC is increasingly becoming the pipe material of choice for water infrastructure. Here in the U.S. too. There’s a good reason for this, and it starts with a simple but important factor: reliability. According to a 2018 study by Utah State...
In November, I, along with several Vinyl Institute staff headed to Atlanta for Greenbuild, the largest green building show worldwide. This is one of my favorite shows to attend each year because it really helps foster the opportunity for collaboration and meet people across a...
The phrase “plastics are everywhere” can be perceived as either a lament of the anti-plastics crowd or the rallying cry of those who see the vast societal benefits of plastics in everyday lives. It can also refer to the number of plastics-related bills at the...
At the Vinyl Sustainability Council, each year we observe the United Nations’ World Water Day, which highlights the importance of fresh water. This year’s campaign is focused on water and climate change, how by using water more efficiently, we will reduce greenhouse gases. While you...
WASHINGTON — The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council of the Vinyl Institute (VI), which is leading sustainability efforts within the vinyl industry, announced recipients of its first annual awards, at its yearly meeting, Vinyl360. “We recognize how critically important sustainability is to our...
WASHINGTON — The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a council of the Vinyl Institute (VI), which is leading sustainability efforts within the vinyl industry, presented its first-ever Vinyl Recycler of Year award at its annual meeting, Vinyl360, to Return Polymers of Ashland, Ohio. “We recognize the importance...
In June, the Vinyl Sustainability Council launched the industry-wide sustainability initiative +Vantage VinylTM. The program allows Vinyl Sustainability Council members the opportunity to commit to certain goals that align with three of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Clean water and sanitation (SDG #6) ...
WASHINGTON — The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, is pleased to welcome The AZEK Company to its membership. “We’re pleased to have AZEK join the Vinyl Sustainability Council,” said Jay Thomas, VSC Executive Director. “While each of...