EPA’s PVC MACT Rule Delayed: White House, OMB Provided Time to Address Rule’s Overall ImpactWASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 21, 2012 –The EPA was issued an extension to finalize the Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule for PVC and co-polymers production.
The Vinyl Institute Recognizes Top Companies for Safety and Environmental ExcellenceALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 18, 2012 – North American PVC/Vinyl plants earned top honors for strides in improving worker safety and protecting the environment.
Congressman Denham Supports VI Position on Green Building Certification SystemWASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 28, 2011 – Rep. Jeff Denham joined the growing criticism of using the “deeply flawed” Living Building Challenge for certifying federal buildings.
PVC Pipe Projects Fixing Faulty Water Systems NationwideANYWHERE, U.S.A., Oct. 27, 2011 – Municipalities coast to coast are repairing an unprecedented number of broken water mains by installing PVC pipe systems designed to last into the next century.
Shanghai Taxis Hail New Vinyl Seats as More Sustainable ChoiceSHANGHAI, People’s Republic of China, July 12, 2011 — One of Shanghai's main taxi companies is installing vinyl seats, claiming it's a greener, more durable, and safer alternative.
Patrick Moore Praises ‘Green Choice’ of Vinyl Windows & DoorsMISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 27, 2011 — Greenpeace co-founder Dr. Patrick Moore recently stated, “PVC/vinyl windows and doors are the greenest choice.”
Global PVC Industry Convenes to Review Successes in SustainabilityBRUSSELS, Belgium, June 23, 2011 — Global PVC industry representatives, gathered at the ECVM General Assembly 2011, discussed sustainability efforts, and collaborative opportunities in recycling.
PVC Industry Vows to Support EPA Rule Making ProcessALEXANDRIA, Va., June 13, 2011 – Leaders recently testified the vinyl industry is committed to helping the Environmental Protection Agency develop cost-effective new air emissions regulations.
New PVC Pipe Projects Replacing Faulty Water Systems NationwideAnywhere, U.S.A., Oct. 28, 2010 — Municipalities coast to coast are replacing broken water mains and corroded pipe systems with durable PVC pipe systems designed to last into the next century.
PVC Christmas Trees Better for the Environment in Recent Carbon Footprint StudyALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 16, 2010 — A study shows a vinyl/PVC Christmas tree has a significantly smaller carbon footprint than a farm-grown Christmas tree.
Vinyl Product Suppliers Receive GPEC 2010 Environmental AwardsNEWTOWN, Conn. July 1, 2010 – A division of the Society of Plastics Engineers presented two 2010 Environmental Stewardship Awards to vinyl product suppliers for their recycling efforts.
New LEED-Certified CityCenter Complex Incorporates PVC Building ComponentsLAS VEGAS, Nev., June 10, 2010 – An $8.5 billion hotel, retail, and entertainment complex uses PVC pipes and vinyl roofing membranes to achieve an environmentally sustainable community.
Vinyl Oil Booms Help Protect Gulf and WetlandsGULF OF MEXICO, May 19, 2010 – Oil booms made of durable vinyl fabric are working to contain the massive spill that endangers wildlife and marine-related industries along the Gulf Coast.
Green Building Council of Australia Introduces PVC Credit in Green Star Rating ToolABBOTSFORD, Victoria, Australia, April 27, 2010 – Using PVC pipe, conduit, wiring, flooring, or wallcovering can now earn credits in The Green Building Council of Australia Green Star program.
American National Standard Established for Commercial Green BuildingsPORTLAND, Ore., April 19, 2010 – The Green Building Initiative announced the completion of the first American National Standard for commercial green buildings.
PVC Pipe the Nationwide Solution to Failing Water Systems This WinterAnywhere, U.S.A., Feb. 18, 2010 – With prolonged cold winter temperatures and record snowfalls, U.S. municipalities are replacing faulty and aging pipes with durable PVC pipe systems.
PVC Pipe Replaces Crumbling Clay Sewer Line in New Haven, Mich.NEW HAVEN, Mich., Dec. 31, 2009 – A new PVC pipe installation project will prevent further costly and messy sewer back-ups of homes in New Haven, a suburb of Detroit.
Live! Web-Based Product Application Matrix for Sustainable Design SolutionsALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 5, 2009 – An innovative tool enables architects, designers, and specifiers to evaluate, compare, and discover the benefits of vinyl products in sustainable design.
Greenpeace Co-founder Praises Benefits of Vinyl Products in New VideoALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 29, 2009 – The co-founder of Greenpeace stresses critical thinking when investigating the properties of materials, and praises vinyl as a sustainable and safe material.
Stillwater Runs PVC Pipe to Replace Failed Sewer Line STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 10, 2009 – Stillwater Water Utilities workers will use PVC pipe to replace a deteriorated 8-inch sewer line, to be completed by August 2010.
London 2012 Olympics Seeks Sustainable Solutions with PVC Building ProductsLONDON, England, June 2, 2009 – London 2012 is calling on the PVC/vinyl industry to help find sustainable solutions for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic game venues.
Now, A Clear Choice for Outdoor PVC Pipe ApplicationsEASTON, Penn., April 7, 2009 – A clear PVC piping that is suitable for exposure to sunlight has recently been introduced.
New Flooring Plant in South Carolina Uses Recycled VinylJONESVILLE, S.C., March 13, 2009 – Allied Companies LLC has renovated a textile plant for its new manufacturing company, Allied Industries International, to make non-slip vinyl flooring.
Environmental Group Recommends Vinyl Reflectors to Save Birds, BusinessesRUIDOSO, N.M., Feb. 24, 2009 – The Environmental Defense Fund recommends using vinyl reflectors on wire fences to protect two species of birds and allowing business development.
Ohio City Selects PVC Pipe for Emergency Renovation ProjectHAMILTON, Ohio, Jan. 13, 2009 – City officials found the best solution to repairing a 24-inch water transmission main was installing a 20-inch fusible PVC pipe slipline inside the existing main.
Gorell Vinyl Windows Gain Green Seal™ CertificationINDIANA, Pa., Dec. 16, 2008 – Gorell Windows & Doors LLC has received Green Seal™ certification for its five models of double-hung replacement vinyl windows.
Napier Field, Ala. Approved for PVC Pipe Renovation ProjectNAPIER FIELD, Ala., Nov. 26, 2008 – Dale County was finally accepted for a grant to replace leaky cast-iron pipes with PVC pipes, solving water problems affecting more than 300 residents.
Vinyl Windows Used in 1st Iowa Habitat for Humanity 'Green' HomeDES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22, 2008 – The first environmentally friendly Habitat for Humanity home in Iowa will feature vinyl windows supplied by Pella.
Vinyl Industry Offers 'Second Opinion' on Green Guide for Health CareARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 5, 2008 – The vinyl, chlorine, cement and other industries raised objections to material bias and discrimination in round-two comments on the Green Guide for Health Care.
PVC Floats Nurture Oysters, Clean Chesapeake BayHELLEN CREEK, Md., Aug. 22, 2008 (VNS) – Oyster ranchers have launched several floats made of PVC pipe in a passionate effort to replenish the oyster supply, and improve water quality.
Mannington Wins First Environmentally Preferred Product Designation for Vinyl Sheet FlooringSALEM, N.J., July 16, 2008 (VNS) – Mannington Commercial gained an Environmentally Preferred Product (EPP) certification for all of its commercial inlaid resilient flooring.
Greenpeace Co-Founder Speaks Out Against Activist Attempts to Politicize Green Building AgendaVANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 22, 2008 (VNS) – Greenpeace co-founder Patrick Moore spoke out against activist environmental groups politicizinc the green building agenda.
Greenpeace co-Founder Says Anti-Phthalates Activists Running 'Campaign of Fear'ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2008 (VNS) – Dr. Patrick Moore, chairman and chief scientist of Greenspirit Strategies, said April 22 in a Wall Street Journal Earth Day editorial that political agendas lacking scientific reason have led to campaigns against chlorine, PVC and phthalates.
Industry Executive Responds to Activist Claims about Vinyl in Letter to EditorLEETSDALE, Pa., March 26, 2008 (VNS) – Environmental activists prefer to ignore the facts and continue their “witch hunt” of vinyl/PVC, a vinyl industry executive said in a letter to the editor.
PVC Pipe Meets Stringent Rules, Harsh Conditions of AquariumsSAN DIEGO, Calif., March 7, 2008 (VNS) — PVC piping proved the best choice for disposing discharge water at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego.
VI Patrick Moore Says PVC Critics Hurt ConsumersVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 14, 2007 (VNS) – Recent activist attacks on PVC are without any basis in scientific fact and could hurt consumers by forcing retailers to sell riskier and less affordable materials, Greenpeace co-founder Dr. Patrick Moore said here today.
The Vinyl Institute Honors CertainTeed, Shintech, Other FacilitiesARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 16, 2007 (VNS) – CertainTeed Corp. and Shintech Inc. received the Vinyl Institute’s top honors today for 16 consecutive years of outstanding environmental and safety performance at polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin manufacturing plants in North America.
PVC Plays Major Role in Award-Winning Reclamation ProjectWASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 9, 2007 (VNS) – Several hundred feet of vinyl sheet piling and more than 10,000 feet of PVC pipe played a crucial role in reclaiming an abandoned mine site in Pennsylvania that won the Interior Department’s 2007 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award for excellence.
PVC 'The Best Option' to Replace Crumbling Sewer PipeMILFORD, Conn., Nov. 8, 2007 (VNS) – City officials have decided to replace a major cement-lined sewer pipe that is prematurely crumbling and cracking with more durable PVC pipe.
Vinyl Products Found Safe, Environmentally SoundARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 18, 2007 (VNS) – The effects of vinyl products on health and the environment have been investigated at every stage from manufacture through use and final disposal and have been shown to be safe and environmentally sound, according to Vinyl Institute president Tim Burns, in a letter correcting misinformation published recently in the Virginia daily Roanoke Times.
Vinyl 2020 Co-Author Sees Long-Term Growth of PVC Industry Despite ChallengesARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 4, 2007 (VNS) – Long-term global growth of the vinyl industry remains intact, despite economic, political and social challenges, Irving Leveson, co-author of Vinyl 2020, the groundbreaking report on the vinyl industry released 10 years ago, said last week at World Vinyl Forum III in Boston.
NYC Losing 35 Million Gallons of Drinking Water Each Day From Outdated InfrastructureNEW YORK CITY, Aug. 22, 2007 (VNS) – A state audit has found that New York City’s dilapidated drinking water system is losing 35 million gallons a day through leaks and will require more than $200 million to repair.
PVC Packaging is 'Environmentally Preferable'ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 15, 2007 (VNS) – Studies have shown that PVC’s high energy efficiency makes PVC packaging environmentally preferable to many other forms of packaging and provides major benefits to consumers, the Vinyl Institute said today.
'Green' Electronics Found MisleadingARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 6, 2007 (VNS) – Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder and longtime leader of Greenpeace, found numerous errors in the lengthy report in the July 16 issue of USA TODAY describing how electronics companies were working to improve their environmental image by removing certain “nasty chemicals” from their products, including PVC.
What Makes a Product 'Green?'ST. LOUIS, April 3, 2007 (VNS) – What makes a product “green?” This was one of the challenging topics at the National Association of Home Builders’ Green Building Conference here.
Vinyl Institute Welcomes House Passage of Wastewater Funding WASHINGTON, D.C., March 9, 2007 (VNS) – The Vinyl Institute today welcomed passage of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that renews the nation’s commitment to financing state wastewater infrastructure projects.
PVC Found Superior to Concrete for Seawall Construction TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 28, 2007 (VNS) – When a crumbling seawall of pre-cast concrete and steel was about to fail, leaving Tampa General Hospital unprotected from the waters of the bay, PVC was chosen to replace the more traditional seawall materials because of its strength, resistance to saltwater corrosion, speed of installation – and economic and environmental advantages, according to hospital and construction officials.
USGBC Panel Rejects ‘Blunt Instrument’ of Negative PVC Credit ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2007 – The Vinyl Institute said today that the final report of a U.S. Green Building Council panel on PVC (vinyl) reaffirmed the conclusions of its earlier draft report that PVC should not be the subject of a negative credit in the Council’s LEED rating system.
PVC Pipe Solves Sewage Emergency PLANO, Texas, Feb. 15, 2007 (VNS) – When some four million gallons of raw sewage gushed from a manhole at an intersection in this Dallas suburb recently, authorities discovered that the problem was a burst concrete sewer pipe. They quickly replaced the collapsed concrete pipeline with 500 feet of PVC pipe, restoring flow to the system.
PVC Water Pipes Found SuperiorWASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 8, 2007 (VNS) –With the new Congress pushing legislation to renew America’s aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructures, experts say the many advantages of PVC pipe will make it the material of choice for renewal programs throughout the country.
Vinyl Institute Backs New Wastewater Funding WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 2, 2007 (VNS) – The Vinyl Institute welcomed bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week that renews the nation’s commitment to financing state wastewater infrastructure projects.
Sustainable Vinyl Featured at Green Building Expo DENVER, Nov. 13, 2006 (VNS) – Vinyl’s numerous energy-saving, environmental and health benefits are on display this week at the nation’s principal green building expo.
PVC Pipe Helping Cities Save Water, Energy, MoneyWASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 26, 2006 (VNS) – PVC water and wastewater piping systems are helping the nation’s municipalities save water, save energy and save money, according to industry and independent experts.