PVC pipe provides $9.5 billion in economic benefits to consumers

Report: PVC Products Bring $20 Billion Value to Consumers

The total direct and indirect benefits of consumer access to PVC in the United States and Canada in 2007 amounted to more than $20 billion. ...Full Story

Headlines

The Vinyl Institute Headquarters Has Moved. ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2009 – The Vinyl Institute headquarters has moved to 1737 King Street, Suite 390, Alexandria, Va., 22314. ...Full Story
Vinyl Institute Hires Richard Krock as Technical Director. ARLINGTON, Va., June 16, 2009 – The Vinyl Institute announces the hiring of Richard Krock as its new Technical Director. Rich's first day of employment with the organization was June 15th. ...Full Story
London 2012 Olympics Seeks Sustainable Solutions with PVC Building Products. LONDON, 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. ...Full Story
Vroom! Vinyl Wraps Race Cars with Elaborate Graphics. BRISTOL, Tenn., May 22, 2009 – The latest technology in vinyl wrap graphics gave cars at a Bristol Motor Speedway charity race the old-school look. ...Full Story
Vinyl Products Rejuvenate Virginia Assisted Living Facility. RICHMOND, Va., May 21, 2009 – An assisted living facility has an updated look thanks to vinyl plank, vinyl wallcoverings, window treatments, and vinyl-backed carpet. ...Full Story
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At a Habitat for Humanity build where 20 houses were constructed in a week, 100 percent of the vinyl siding scraps were recycled.

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RECYCLING

New Flooring Plant in South Carolina Uses Recycled Vinyl

HEALTH CARE

Vinyl Industry Offers 'Second Opinion' on Green Guide for Health Care

LIFESTYLE

Vinyl Windows Restore Look, Function to 1940's Housing Development

ENVIRONMENT

Now, A Clear Choice for Outdoor PVC Pipe Applications

DESIGN

Up Against The Wall! Vinyl Art Brings Personalized Pizzazz to the Home

Case Studies: Roofing

Solar Energy Cells Meet PVC—A Brilliant Match
When you laminate photovoltaic cells to highly reflective PVC roofing membrane, you get an ecological one-two punch: Solar energy is harnessed to generate electricity, and unwanted heat is reflected away from buildings. This patented solar integrated roof system is topping buildings in California and in Europe.

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