News
18 July 2014
Potential lead restrictions on recycled PVC impacts
Commissioned by VinylPlus, the environment and engineering consultancy Tauw carried out an impact assessment of several potential policy options restricting the content of lead in PVC products....
08 May 2014
Rising of the recycled PVC bar in Europe in 2013
VinylPlus, the sustainable development programme of the European PVC industry, registered a record 444,468 tonnes of recycled PVC last year – keeping the industry on track to meet the challenge...
01 April 2014
Broad recognition for VinylPlus’ recent achievements
VinylPlus, the European PVC industry’s sustainability programme, has attended the Brighton conference for the first time since the transition from Vinyl 2010. Hundreds of participants had the op...
11 November 2013
VinylPlus joins the Green Industry Platform
On the occasion of the third Green Industry Conference held in Guangzhou, China (7-9 November), VinylPlus has officially become a member of the Green Industry Platform, a joint initiative of the U...
12 September 2013
Agility and flexibility: Key for a promising PVC future
19 August 2013
Partner interview with Gerhard Wewior, Georg Fischer DEKA
Georg Fischer DEKA (since 1998 integrated into Georg Fischer Company, Switzerland) is one of the leading manufacturer of polymer pipes.
When und why did your company decide to join VinylP...
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...