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17 July 2013
Interview with Jon Skinner, Epwin Window Systems Division
Epwin Window Systems is a division of the Epwin Group of Companies, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of PVCU window & door products.
When and why did your company decide to j...
15 July 2013
Reduction of CO2 emissions and improving energy efficiency
The particiapants at the Vinyl Sustainability Forum 2013 discussed the future of the Emissions Trading Scheme, the road to sustainable chemistry and the opportunities of the building renovation se...
10 July 2013
45 year old PVC windows start their 2nd life in Brussels
The entire process of recycling end-of-life PVC-u windows in a closed loop was demonstrated to press and special guests in an event jointly organised by Federplast. and EPPA with the support of Vi...
05 June 2013
Achieving environmental and sustainability goals
Organised by the EurActiv Foundation with the support of TEPPFA and VinylPlus this conference - hosted by MEP Vittorio Prodi - discussed the role recycling can play in improving air quality. Envir...
03 June 2013
Manufacturing as the backbone to economic recovery
The PVC industry is capable of helping Europe overcome the current economic crisis and achieve the competitiveness goals set by the EU for 2020. Particiapants at the Vinyl Sustainability Forum 201...
29 April 2013
Over 360,000 tonnes of PVC recycled in Europe in 2012
VinylPlus registered a record 362,076 tonnes of PVC recycled last year, keeping it on track to meet the challenge of recycling 800,000 tonnes per year by 2020. A more comprehensive and wider scope for...
12 February 2013
Newcomer interview with Geir Vegsund, H-Produkter AS
Why did your company decide to join VinylPlus?
PVC windows keep increasing their market share in Norway. Over the last two years we have more than doubled our production capacity. With more than 20 y...
06 February 2013
Sustainable construction using PVC, a perfect match
Recent estimates indicate that the building and construction (B&C) sector is responsible for about 40% of the European Union’s (EU) total energy consumption, representing 40% of the global CO2 ...