GREEN AND SUSTAINABILITY
Known for its energy efficiency and versatility, vinyl provides durable, sustainable solutions for homes and businesses. In fact, 67% of residential windows today are made from vinyl. Plus, with its natural rot-resistance and low maintenance, and long life cycle, vinyl is a popular choice for new construction, remodeling and replacement needs. Learn more about energy-efficient, sustainable vinyl by reviewing the information below.
Avoiding the Landfill: The Recycling of Vinyl Windows and Doors
Following in the footsteps of the industry’s best practice of recycling nearly 100% of the industrial waste created in the production of vinyl (PVC – polyvinyl chloride) windows and doors, the North American industry has entered into a new phase in its commitment to environmental sustainability through recycling, via the post-consumer recycling efforts of the Vinyl Material Council. Read the entire white paper.
A Clear View: Vinyl Windows and the Environment
This brochure was developed by the Vinyl Institute and AAMA's Vinyl Material Council, to inform consumers about the attributes of vinyl windows and their relationship to environmental performance.
Industry News and Information
UK a star performer in PVC recycling
More than a quarter of a million tonnes of post-consumer PVC-U were recycled in Europe last year through Recovinyl, the PVC industry’s recycling initiative – comfortably exceeding its 240,000 tonnes target by the end of 2010. Read the full article on PRW.com.
Straight Talk: vinyl building materials and the environment
All buildings have environmental impacts involving use of land, energy, water and materials. Architects, designers, builders and contractors concerned about minimizing such impacts are looking more for “sustainable” building practices.
By clicking the links below, you will be redirected to the Vinyl Institute Web site for information on these topics.
Fire Performance Facts
Technical information of vinyl fire performance.
Recycling Facts
Technical information on recycling of vinyl.
Worker Safety Facts
Review technical data on the environmental health and safety of vinyl manufacturing.
Vinyl Recycling Directory
This tool allows you to search for a particular vinyl recycling company that meets your processing needs, as well as distinguish criteria that may be important to you, such as the type of scrap it accepts and the form in which it accepts it.
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