Vinyl Building Materials Provide 'Extreme Makeover' for Tornado Victims

JOPLIN, Mo., Jan. 12, 2012 – The series finale of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” will feature vinyl windows, doors, fencing, and siding on homes for victims of the devastating tornado that struck here.

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State of the Union Focuses on Key Vinyl Industry Issues. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 25, 2012 – In reaction to President Obama’s State of the Union address, the Vinyl Institute stresses the need to support manufacturing, exports, and sound federal regulation ...Full Story
EPA’s PVC MACT Rule Delayed: White House, OMB Provided Time to Address Rule’s Overall Impact. WASHINGTON, 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. ...Full Story
The Vinyl Institute Recognizes Top Companies for Safety and Environmental Excellence. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 18, 2012 – North American PVC/Vinyl plants earned top honors for strides in improving worker safety and protecting the environment. ...Full Story
2012 Consumer Electronics Show Debuts Recycled PVC Badge Holders. LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 9, 2012 – The International Consumer Electronics Show being held in Las Vegas is distributing more than 140,000 badge holders made from recycled vinyl. ...Full Story
Congressman Denham Supports VI Position on Green Building Certification System. WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 28, 2011 – Rep. Jeff Denham joined the growing criticism of using the “deeply flawed” Living Building Challenge for certifying federal buildings. ...Full Story
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Case Studies: Vinyl Windows = LEED Points

L.A. Housing Development Uses Vinyl Windows to Earn LEED Points
Rock Row, a small-scale townhouse development, includes the first homes in Los Angeles under $500,000 to be LEED certified. Architect Kevin Wronske used energy-efficient dual-pane vinyl windows to earn LEED points for the project, the U.S. Green Building Council’s endorsement for green design and sustainable construction methods.

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