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Green Chemistry Initiatives

Green Chemistry Initiatives . States leadership on sustainable chemicals management. Ken Zarker, Co-chair NPPR P2 Policy and Integration Committee 2008 ECOS Annual Meeting September 21, 2008 Branson, MO. 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Prevent waste Design safer chemicals and products

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Green Chemistry Initiatives

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  1. Green Chemistry Initiatives States leadership on sustainable chemicals management Ken Zarker, Co-chair NPPR P2 Policy and Integration Committee 2008 ECOS Annual Meeting September 21, 2008 Branson, MO

  2. 12 Principles of Green Chemistry • Prevent waste • Design safer chemicals and products • Design less hazardous chemical syntheses • Use renewable feedstocks • Use catalysts, not stoichiometric reagents • Avoid chemical derivatives • Maximize atom economy • Use safer solvents and reaction conditions • Increase energy efficiency • Design chemicals and products to degrade after use • Analyze in real time to prevent pollution • Minimize the potential for accidents

  3. Emerging States Green Chemistry Framework • Ban toxic chemicals (flame retardants/phthalates) • Move away from “chemical by chemical” approach. • Proactive to address global chemicals policy. • Collaboration & focus on high priority chemicals. • Safer Chemical Alternatives. • Green Chemistry Innovation & Economic Opportunity

  4. What does state green chemistry action look like? Pollution is waste, and waste leads to shortages tomorrow… Dr. Joseph Ling

  5. Michigan Green Chemistry Action Plan • Define parameters of the Green Chemistry Program. • Build a database of Green Chemistry activities in Michigan. • Create a Green Chemistry "brand." • Green Chemistry Research & Education Conference. • Develop an annual Green Chemistry Awards Program. • Set the groundwork for long-term Green Chemistry efforts that will benefit the economy, environment, and health. • Establish opportunities for sustainable adoption of Green Chemistry within education. Governor Jennifer M. Granholm

  6. Source: Michael P. Wilson, UC Berkeley - COEH Source: Michael P. Wilson, UC Berkeley - COEH

  7. California Green Chemistry Initiative • Stakeholder Process • Phase I & II Reports Completed • Science Advisory Panel Report • Draft Framework

  8. 2008 California Legislative Action • AB 1879 – Chemicals of Concern • Adopt regulations to establish a process by which chemicals or chemical ingredients in products may be identified and prioritized for consideration as being chemicals of concern by Jan 2011. • SB 509 – Toxics Clearinghouse • Collection, maintenance, and distribution of specific chemical hazard traits and environmental and toxicological end-point data.

  9. “However, the toy recalls from last year make it clear: We can’t wait any longer for the federal government to take action. For these reasons, I am pleased to sign legislation that will lead to high standards for toys and other children’s products sold in Washington state. Our children need and deserve nothing less.” Governor Chris Gregoire signing HB 2647 April 1, 2008

  10. “Maine is a leader in protecting our children from harmful chemicals” Governor John E. Baldacci signing LD 2048 May21, 2008

  11. Substitute HB 5650 Connecticut Child Product Safety Act Governor M. Jodi Rell, 87th Governor of Connecticut  signing HB5650 on June 2, 2008 

  12. Green Chemistry and Design for the Environment BusinessIncentives Project

  13. NPPR/GC3 Agenda Adopt a consistent definition of Green Chemistry. Identifying a range of policy options and incentives that encourage DfE approaches and green chemistry adoption. Create mechanisms for reaching and engaging businesses.

  14. NPPR/GC3 “Menu of Options” Apply successful policy and BMPs. Leverage existing research & development funding from the private and public sectors to further advance green chemistry and DfE efforts.

  15. Menu of Options:

  16. Contact Information Ken Zarker, P2 Section Manager Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47600 Olympia, Washington 98501-7600 Ph: 360-407-6724 Em: kzar461@ecy.wa.gov

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