ECVM, in partnership with Dutch NGO Agua4All, has donated PVC pipes and technical expertise for a new waste water system on Pemba Island in Zanzibar.
The project, which uses international aid to enable local communities to help themselves, is designed to improve the quality of life for local residents, minimise the environmental impact of waste water on the marine ecology and sustain the local ec…
Read MoreThe body encouraging development of more environmentally friendly buildings in Australia has revised its previously negative view on PVC materials.
The Sydney-based Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) said its new system for rating the plastic should be in force by April following a review that ended in February. and considered advances made by the PVC sector.
GBCA operates the national, …
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The Vinyl Council of Australia (VCA) has commended the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for reviewing its position on the use of PVC products in the built environment.
After nearly two years of extensive engagement with stakeholders, including the establishment of an Expert Reference Panel, the GBCA has completed a comprehensive review of the life cycle of PVC building products and dra…
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Holiday decorators stand to save significantly with the use of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Christmas trees over farm-grown trees, according to the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA).
A 10-year analysis released by ACTA shows the purchase of a single PVC Christmas tree costs 70 percent less than farm grown trees over the same period. And when the PVC tree is used for more than 10 seasons, the…
Read MoreThe North American window and door industry has entered a new phase in its commitment to environmental sustainability through recycling, according to a recently released white paper by the Vinyl Material Council (VMC) of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
Avoiding the Landfill: The Recycling of Vinyl Windows and Doors notes that vinyl is an attractive recycling target be…
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