Register for Our Upcoming Industry Insider Webinars

VSI Industry Insider, the Vinyl Siding Institute’s (VSI) conversational webinar series, brings opportunities for informal virtual sessions on individual industry topics and association initiatives throughout the years.

Check out our slate of upcoming offerings below, and register today!

Housing Affordability & the Impact of Aesthetic Mandates on Individual Choice

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (EST)

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar featuring Minnesota Representative Jim Nash, Minority Whip (R-48A), as he delves into the pressing issues of housing affordability and the impact of aesthetic mandates on individual choice. In this informative session, Rep. Nash will shed light on the intricate balance between aesthetic mandates and affordability, exploring the often-overlooked consequences of rigid mandates that force the use of materials such as brick, which can have a detrimental impact on the accessibility of housing options.

Whether you're a policymaker, housing industry professional or a concerned citizen, this webinar is a must-attend event to gain a deeper understanding of these crucial issues and explore potential solutions. Register now and be part of the conversation to drive change in housing policy.

Register here.

Revinylize Recycling Collaborative: Join the Movement

Thursday, December 14, 2023, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. (EST)

The Revinylize Recycling Collaborative is an innovative coalition of dedicated installers, recyclers, distributors and manufacturers in partnership with the Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) and verified by GreenCircle Certified that aims to make it as easy as possible to recycle vinyl material. The goal of Revinylize is to work together to build connections between stakeholders at each step, helping to divert and reclaim as much rigid vinyl material as possible away from landfills.

Join us for the last episode of our conversational video series, VSI Industry Insider in 2023. “Revinylize Recycling Collaborative: Join the Movement,” will be co-hosted by Kate Offringa, President & CEO, VSI, who will provide an overview of the program’s history and evolution and Matt Dobson, Vice President, VSI, who will walk participants through how the new program is set up and ways to get involved. Register for the webinar to learn how you can become a part of this exciting movement – there is a place for everyone to help!

Register here.

Carbon Footprint: Reducing Our Impact on the Environment

Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. (EST)

Everyone talks about carbon footprint, but what does it really mean? How is carbon footprint measured and, even more importantly, what can be done to reduce our carbon footprint? The built environment has an impact on the environment and has a significant impact on carbon footprint, so how can we take tangible steps, using science and facts, to reduce this footprint and improve environmental conditions?

Join us for the next episode of our conversational video series, VSI Industry Insider. This first webinar of 2024, "Carbon Footprint: Reducing our Impact on the Environment," will be hosted by Matt Dobson, Vice President, Vinyl Siding Institute and Lora Urbaniak, LEED Green Associate, Operations Manager, Sustainable Solutions. Attendees will learn about carbon footprint and the built environment, and how to use Life Cycle Analysis to make sound decisions that actually reduce carbon footprint.

Register here.