The Vinyl Institute

Vinyl Institute Announces Recipients of VIABILITY Recycling Grant Funding

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, today announced its third round of funding to four organizations totaling nearly $740,000 through its VIABILITY™ recycling grant program. This brings the total dollar amount committed thus far to nearly $1.67 million – all thanks to generous contributions from four PVC resin producers (Formosa, Oxy, Shintech, and Westlake). The third round of VIABILITY recycling grant recipients includes Oligomaster, Exeon Processors LLC, PolyJoule, and Allied Industries.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, today announced its third round of funding to four organizations totaling nearly $740,000 through its VIABILITY™ recycling grant program.
  • The third round of VIABILITY recycling grant recipients includes Oligomaster, Exeon Processors LLC, PolyJoule, and Allied Industries.
  • VIABILITY grants support the purchase of equipment, advanced recycling, research and development, educational programs, and program management for long-lasting and sustainable recycling of PVC products.
  • The vinyl industry's goal is to accelerate post-consumer vinyl recycling to 160 million pounds by 2025.

VI Accepting VIABILITY PVC Recycling Grant Applications

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Launching the second year of post-consumer PVC recycling grants, the Vinyl Institute (VI), today announced it is accepting applications for its next round of its VIABILITY grants. Applications are due February 9, 2024. Established in January of 2023, VIABILITY is a first-of-its-kind recycling grant program dedicated to advancing post-consumer PVC recycling nationwide. The grant program is made possible through funding from four PVC resin manufacturers in the U.S. (Formosa, Oxy, Shintech, and Westlake) who have committed $3 million dollars over three years.

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  • Applications due February 9, 2024, for post-consumer PVC recycling Grant requests.
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Launching the second year of post-consumer PVC recycling grants, the Vinyl Institute (VI), today announced it is accepting applications for its next round of its VIABILITY grants.
  • Established in January of 2023, VIABILITY is a first-of-its-kind recycling grant program dedicated to advancing post-consumer PVC recycling nationwide.
  • "Our first year of VIABILITY was a testament to our industry's commitment to increasing PVC post-consumer recycling," said Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the VI.

Vinyl Institute Elects Grant Evans of OxyChem as Chair for 2024

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), is pleased to announce that Grant Evans, Executive Vice President of Commercial & Sustainability at OxyChem, was elected as the 2024 VI Chair at the association's annual meeting.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), is pleased to announce that Grant Evans, Executive Vice President of Commercial & Sustainability at OxyChem, was elected as the 2024 VI Chair at the association's annual meeting.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Grant as our incoming chair," said Ned Monroe, VI President and CEO.
  • "Grant brings a wealth of experience and commitment to advancing the vinyl industry, and our membership recognizes the key role that Grant will have in 2024.
  • The Vinyl Institute looks forward to the leadership and vision Mr. Evans will bring to the organization, solidifying its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth in the vinyl industry.

Vinyl Institute Prepared to Work with EPA on Vinyl Chloride Risk Evaluation

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Below is a statement to be attributed to Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute:

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  • Below is a statement to be attributed to Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute:
    "Vinyl Institute and our members are fully prepared to work with the EPA during both prioritization and risk evaluation of vinyl chloride.
  • "The Vinyl Institute is already supporting the risk evaluation process for other substances under review by EPA.
  • "There is an extensive body of research and data about vinyl chloride that will support the prioritization and risk evaluation process.
  • "The greatest potential for vinyl chloride exposure is for workers at vinyl chloride monomer and PVC production facilities.

Vinyl Institute Comments on Environmental Protection Agency Avian Test Order

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI) presented its oral arguments regarding the U.S. EPA Avian Reproduction Test Order requirement for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane on Friday, December 1, 2023 (Vinyl Institute Inc. v. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Case No. 22-1089). The statement below is attributed to Ned Monroe, President and CEO of the Vinyl Institute:

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI) presented its oral arguments regarding the U.S. EPA Avian Reproduction Test Order requirement for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane on Friday, December 1, 2023 (Vinyl Institute Inc. v. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.
  • The statement below is attributed to Ned Monroe, President and CEO of the Vinyl Institute:
    "The EPA did not adequately justify the need for this avian test order – and we object to this unnecessary animal testing.
  • While we continue to comply with the EPA test order during this court challenge, we strongly object to the overreach, unjustified, and improper use of Agency resources on this particular testing.
  • This will help prevent the unnecessary animal testing and technical issues we identified through this TSCA test order."

The Vinyl Institute Recognizes Wayne Vorhees with 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), presented Wayne Vorhees, of Pipelife Jet Stream, now General Shale, with the Vinyl Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2023 annual meeting. The Lifetime Achievement Award was established to recognize outstanding service to the vinyl industry over a person's career.

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  • The Vinyl Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award was established in honor of the Vinyl Institute's founding director, Roy T. Gottesman, and recognizes outstanding service to the vinyl industry during a person's career.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), presented Wayne Vorhees, of Pipelife Jet Stream, now General Shale, with the Vinyl Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2023 annual meeting.
  • The Lifetime Achievement Award was established to recognize outstanding service to the vinyl industry over a person's career.
  • On behalf of the Vinyl Institute and all of our partners, I am proud to present Wayne with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award."

The Vinyl Institute Recognizes 2023 Industry Partners of the Year

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI) presented Mike Patel of Teknor Apex and Jim Gray of Vestolit its 2023 Industry Partners of Year Awards at this year's annual meeting in New York City. The Industry Partner of the Year award recognizes allies who have made unique and valuable contributions on behalf of the industry's outreach, advocacy, and education programs.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI) presented Mike Patel of Teknor Apex and Jim Gray of Vestolit its 2023 Industry Partners of Year Awards at this year's annual meeting in New York City.
  • The Industry Partner of the Year award recognizes allies who have made unique and valuable contributions on behalf of the industry's outreach, advocacy, and education programs.
  • "Mike and Jim have each shown an exemplary commitment to the vinyl industry in their respective decades of experience," said Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute.
  • The Vinyl Institute proudly congratulates Mike Patel and Jim Gray on these well-deserved honors."

The Vinyl Institute Recognizes 30 Facilities for Outstanding Health, Safety, and Environmental Performance

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), the U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), additives, and modifiers, announced the recipients of its annual health, safety, and environmental awards. These awards are given to VI-member companies for protecting the environment and improving worker safety at manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. This year, VI recognized 30 facilities with 48 awards for outstanding performance.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), the U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), additives, and modifiers, announced the recipients of its annual health, safety, and environmental awards.
  • This year, VI recognized 30 facilities with 48 awards for outstanding performance.
  • The U.S. vinyl raw material suppliers adhere to some of the most stringent government environmental and safety regulations in the world.
  • The following facilities demonstrated continued outstanding performance in 2022:
    This award is based on an outstanding track record of performance for five or more consecutive years under EPA's NESHAPs, and other environmental permit requirements.

Family of Three in Friendsville, Maryland, Receives New Water Well System Thanks to Water Well Trust and the Chris Long Foundation

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and the Chris Long Foundation teamed up with the Water Well Trust to provide clean, safe drinking water to the family of three who are currently living with limited access to clean, potable water.

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  • Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and the Chris Long Foundation teamed up with the Water Well Trust to provide clean, safe drinking water to the family of three who are currently living with limited access to clean, potable water.
  • Through the Hometown H20 program, the Umbels will receive a donated water well system for their home.
  • "These partnerships provide fantastic resources for meeting the needs of rural Americans without access to clean, safe water," said Water Well Trust Executive Director Margaret Martens.
  • Prospective applicants can determine if they qualify and start the application process by completing a submission form on the Water Well Trust website.

Vinyl Institute Announces Recipients of Second Round of VIABILITY Grant Funding

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, today announced its second round of funding to five organizations totaling nearly $330,000 through its VIABILITY™ recycling grant program. This brings the total dollar amount committed thus far to nearly $1 million – all thanks to generous contributions from four PVC resin producers (Formosa, Oxy, Shintech, and Westlake). The second round of VIABILITY recycling grant recipients include the University of Florida, Auto Mats & Accessories, Green Eagle, the Vinyl Siding Institute, and the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, today announced its second round of funding to five organizations totaling nearly $330,000 through its VIABILITY™ recycling grant program.
  • The second round of VIABILITY recycling grant recipients include the University of Florida, Auto Mats & Accessories, Green Eagle, the Vinyl Siding Institute, and the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA).
  • "PVC recycling is real, and there is still room to continue growing our industry's capabilities," said Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute.
  • The VIABILITY grant program's goal is to accelerate post-consumer vinyl recycling to 160 million pounds by 2025.