Environmentally Friendly
Long before recycling became a modern concern, Hyline cared about the planet — and we have spent over 50 years proving it.
- Recycled indefinitely
- Scraps returned to the mill
- Up to one-third the energy of alternatives
- Responsible manufacturing, packaging & shipping
Our Commitment
Over the past 50 years we have continued to implement environmentally friendly business practices — doing what we can to help create a world where we take better care of the environment, the earth’s resources, and each other. This continuous improvement demands commitment, and we work diligently to be part of the solution.
With the help of innovative technology, vinyl is more adaptable and uses less petroleum and energy than in the past. It is more sustainable and can be recycled indefinitely. All our vinyl scraps are sent back to the mill to be recycled, reducing our contribution to landfills. We continually look for environmentally friendly options and strive to recycle all the materials we use for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.
Are vinyl and PVC products safe for the environment?
Yes. Recent studies show that vinyl products are as safe and environmentally acceptable throughout their life — from extraction of materials to recycling and disposal — as other commonly used materials, and in many cases better. The European Commission’s comprehensive review of 250 life-cycle assessments found that vinyl offers environmental benefits equal to or better than competing materials. Manufacturing vinyl uses as little as one-third the energy of alternatives, and in packaging alone vinyl saves the equivalent of 2 million barrels of oil per year versus a common competing material — while releasing less carbon dioxide. Almost all scrap generated in manufacturing is recycled back into the next production run.
Vinyl Makes Life Safer
Used for more than 60 years, vinyl ranks as the third-largest-volume plastic produced in North America. Without it, North America would spend $20 billion more on alternative materials that almost certainly would not perform as well. Also known as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl can be made flexible, rigid, or anything in between; transparent or colourful; thick or thin. That versatility makes it ideal for everything from pipe, siding, flooring and windows to medical devices and protective sports gear — products that make life safer.