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The Vinyl Institute (VI) has awarded a $30,000 recycling grant to the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA) to support efforts to expand and strengthen vinyl (PVC) recycling initiatives through the Revinylize Recycling Collaborative, a recycling program focused on the recycling of rigid vinyl materials.
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Washington, DC, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Vinyl Institute (VI) has awarded a $30,000 recycling grant to the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA) to support efforts to expand and strengthen vinyl (PVC) recycling initiatives through the Revinylize Recycling Collaborative, a recycling program focused on the recycling of rigid vinyl materials. The VI has supported the Revinylize program since its inception in 2024. The grant showcases the VI’s ongoing support, along with more than $3 million in grants awarded to various other organizations since 2023. The funding will support PEPA’s work to advance recycling solutions for rigid vinyl materials through dedicated program coordination and industry engagement.
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“This grant reflects our continued commitment to advancing scalable, industry-driven recycling solutions for vinyl,” said Jay Thomas. “By partnering with organizations like PEPA, we can help accelerate practical efforts that improve material recovery and support long-term sustainability.”
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Advancing Recycling for Exterior Vinyl Products
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Rigid vinyl exterior products, such as siding, trim, pipe, windows and other building materials, play an important role in residential and commercial construction. As demand for these materials continues, improving pathways for collection and recycling is critical to increasing overall material recovery.
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Through this initiative, PEPA will focus on coordinating recycling efforts, engaging stakeholders across the value chain, and identifying opportunities to expand recycling infrastructure and participation.
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“PEPA is committed to supporting sustainable solutions for polymeric exterior building products,” said Kate Offringa, President & CEO of PEPA. “This funding from the Vinyl Institute enables us to dedicate resources to advancing recycling initiatives and strengthening collaboration across the industry.”
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Project Scope and Activities
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The grant will fund dedicated program support to help drive recycling progress, including:
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- Coordination of recycling initiatives and stakeholder engagement with established geographic locations
- Identification of opportunities to broaden the grassroots networks to increase awareness and collection of rigid vinyl materials
- Collaboration with manufacturers, recyclers, contractors, municipalities and other partners
- Development of strategies to improve recycling outcomes and scalability
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Building a Stronger Recycling System
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The project is designed to support early-stage coordination and strategy development that can lead to expanded recycling capacity over time. By focusing on collaboration and targeted implementation, the initiative will identify practical pathways for increasing recycling rates for exterior vinyl building products.
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“Targeted investments like this help lay the groundwork for broader, long-term improvements in vinyl recycling,” Jay Thomas added.
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About the Vinyl Institute
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The Vinyl Institute represents leading manufacturers of vinyl (PVC) products in North America, advancing sustainability, innovation, and the responsible use and recycling of vinyl materials. Vinyl Sustainability & Advocacy | The Vinyl Institute
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