News

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...

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...