Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a tool used to quantify the environmental impacts of a product throughout the entire life cycle, from material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and end of life. The inputs and outputs of the product life cycle are quantified and then translated to environmental impact. Results are commonly used to compare the environmental footprint of multiple products which perform the same function. Life cycle impact assessment translates the life cycle inventory to environmental impacts. The elements of life cycle impact assessment will be explored, with a focus on uncertainty and data quality throughout the process.

Presenters: Dr. Anahita Williamson, Director, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute & Kate Winnebeck, Senior Environment, Health & Safety Specialist, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute

LCA Webinar: Impact Assessment & the Uncertainty Implications

Washing Systems

This webinar is being hosted by the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute.

Eco-Healthy Child Care providers are committed to reducing children’s exposure to toxics and other environmental health hazards. Learn about this third party designation, what to look for when evaluating child care providers, and locate an Eco-Healthy Child Care center near you!

To Register email: p2iecohour@rit.edu

Kathy Davey and Natalie Hummel of EPA’s Pollution Prevention Program will present an overview of the Pollution Prevention (P2) green house gas (GHG) and Cost Calculator tools developed to assist the P2 community and beyond in calculating GHG emissions and financial savings from on the ground Pollution Prevention activities.  Come hear how these tools demonstrate the unique multi-media perspective that P2 brings to reduce (MTCO2e) metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and enhance economic savings. Hypothetical examples will be presented.

Summary of P2 GHG Calculator:
The P2 GHG Calculator calculates GHG emission reductions from electricity conservation, green energy, fuel and chemical substitutions with lower GHG-intensities, water conservation, and improved materials and process management in the chemical manufacturing sector.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/977882498

The Western Sustainability and Pollution Prevention Network (WSPPN) is hosting this webinar.

“Safer Chemicals for a Safer World” embodies a national effort for safer alternatives to chemicals of concern. This is to ensure the safety and health of workers and communities. Using safer chemical alternatives also provides companies with a marketing edge over their competitors.

NPPR has an annual poster drive to kick off P2 Week. This year NPPR is opening up the design of the poster. Entries to the poster design contest must relate to the theme, “Safer Chemicals for a Safer World”. Full contest details are available on NPPR’s website at www.p2.org/p2-week.

The deadline for entries is June 25, 2012.

Press Release (PDF)

Contest Details (PDF)

The Michigan Green Chemistry Roundtable invites proposals for presentations and posters for the 2012 Michigan Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference, scheduled for October 26, 2012 at Wayne State University in Detroit.

A revitalization of manufacturing is occurring nation-wide. Green chemistry and engineering is contributing to this revitalization by employing less toxic materials and processes in the manufacture and design of the products we use every day. Michigan is positioned to lead this effort and accelerate innovation through catalytic collaborations between our top-notch research universities, chemical companies, experienced designers and engineers, advanced manufacturers, and supply chain.

For researchers, chemists, engineers, industry CEOs, students, educators, entrepreneurs, decision makers, policymakers - anyone interested in Michigan’s march toward smart, sustainable growth - this conference is the opportunity to hear from leading experts and share innovative ideas on how we can best “green up” Michigan and drive sustainable manufacturing through green chemistry and engineering!

Submission deadline for oral presentations is June 13, 2012!

More information on the Call For Presentations, Save the Date, and sponsorship information can be found at www.michigan.gov/greenup.

Dates: May 15 - 17, 2012

Location: Sheraton Grand, Sacramento, CA

Website: http://www.cce.csus.edu/conferences/CalRecycle/usedoil12/index.htm

The theme for the joint conference is:”Come Together – New Partnerships, New Strategies for a Healthier Environment”

This conference brings together federal, state and local agencies; nonprofit organizations; and businesses to share information and attend technical training concerning pollution prevention, resource conservation and the appropriate management of used oil, household hazardous waste, and other toxins. The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and the Western Sustainability and Pollution Prevention Network (WSPPN) invite you to submit a proposal for the 2012 Used Oil + HHW + WSPPN Training and Conference.

Sponsored by WSPPN and CalRecycle