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2021 Vinyl Recycling Summit

In July 2021, the Vinyl Sustainability Council hosted a virtual Vinyl Recycling Summit. The event was a forum to educate and inform attendees  on exciting existing and upcoming opportunities in […]

Recycling Communications Toolkit

The Importance of Recycling Vinyl   Click here for a one-page infographic of this information and social media graphics you can download and share! Recognizing how crucial sustainability is to […]

What Makes Vinyl a Sustainable Material?

Vinyl contributes to all aspects of the ESG (environmental, social, governance) model in a variety of ways. Keep reading to find out how, and how +Vantage Vinyl™ can help you […]

2020 Vinyl Recycling Summit

In June 2020, the Vinyl Sustainability Council and Vinyl Institute hosted a virtual 2020 Vinyl Recycling Summit. The event was a forum to educate and inform attendees on the latest […]

Vinyl: The High-Performing Choice for Healthcare

This CEU provides an overview of the chemistry of vinyl with a focus on the attributes of vinyl products, PVC in medical applications, and vinyl’s role in sustainable healthcare design. […]

Understanding Hazard, Exposure and Risk in the Built Environment

This CEU provides an understanding of the differences between hazard, exposure, risk, and danger – and both the importance of considering product use and exposure and the limitations of using […]

Understanding Chemistry in Building and Construction

This CEU provides an understanding of materials science, building science, and chemical engineering, and how these fields help provide a safer, healthier, more comfortable living environment. Click here to begin.

Technical Paper: The Role of PVC Resins in Sustainable Design

This technical paper discusses how PVC resin has intrinsic properties that allow finished products to meet the four core principles of sustainability: protection of the environment, promotion of human health, […]

Vinyl: Building a Sustainable Future

Building a Sustainable Vinyl Future to achieve building-performance goals through thoughtful material selection is the topic of this CEU course. Vinyl plays a major role in the design and construction […]