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Focus on recycled vinyl at Greenbuild expo (2007-11-05)
Millions of pounds of reclaimed and recycled vinyl are used annually by manufacturers of building products, many of which will be on display at this year’s bigger-than-ever Greenbuild conference and expo at McCormick Place in Chicago, November 7-9. Vinyl “green” solutions on display at Greenbuild expo (2007-10-31)
Vinyl’s extensive energy-saving, environmental and cost-saving design contributions to green building will be on display next week at the three-day Greenbuild international conference and expo in Chicago. Vinyl products found safe, environmentally sound (2007-10-19)
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.
PVC’s Many Energy, Environment Benefits Highlighted (2007-10-06)
The numerous energy-saving, environmental and practical benefits of PVC (vinyl) are well established and scientifically proven, but industry needs to do more to educate its customers, the public and the media, according to experts speaking at the third World Vinyl Forum in Boston. Schools save energy and money with new vinyl roofs (2007-09-25)
Schools across the country are keeping cooler and saving tens of thousands of dollars a year in electricity costs by installing reflective vinyl membrane roofs, according to the Vinyl Institute. Packaging Study Shows Need for More Vigilance (2007-07-23)
The Vinyl Institute lauds recent study findings that found packaging and inks on packaging of imported products out of compliance with several states’ lead and cadmium limits and suggest a need for more vigilance by the import/distribution/retail chain in ensuring product and packaging compliance. 1 2 >> | 
