EPA Documents 2025-2030
for Tin Stabilizers

The fifth version of the Environmental Performance Agreement for Tin Stabilizers (EPA) marks another step forward in reducing the environmental footprint of the vinyl industry. Built on the longstanding collaboration between the Vinyl Institute of Canada (VIC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the EPA is a proven framework for minimizing environmental risks while supporting responsible industrial practices.

Tin stabilizers remain essential for producing durable, high-quality vinyl products—critical for applications such as clean drinking water delivery systems, medical-grade materials, and other indispensable everyday uses. The EPA ensures these benefits are achieved without compromising environmental integrity.

At its core, the EPA emphasizes preventing environmental releases and protecting aquatic ecosystems. The program’s Management System governs every stage of tin stabilizer handling—from delivery through storage, dispensing, and use—with strict controls to prevent leaks, spills, and waste from entering the environment. Detailed protocols for container management, spill response, and waste disposal keep tin stabilizers out of waterways and help safeguard biodiversity.

The EPA, as implemented, ensures worker safety and community well-being while ensuring its principal objective, which is to protect the environment. By reducing the potential for contamination at every stage, participating facilities actively preserve ecosystems while maintaining high operational standards.

Our commitment is clear: to uphold the EPA, protect the environment first, ensure safe handling practices, and enable the vinyl industry to continue providing vital products that support both people and the planet.