CALIFORNIA GREEN CHEMISTRY INITIATIVE

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1 CALIFORNIA GREEN CHEMISTRY INITIATIVE PEGGY HARRIS, P.E. Department of Toxic Substances Control California Environmental Protection Agency 1

2 Emerging Chemical Policy Move away from chemical by chemical approach Proactive Safer Chemical Alternatives GC Innovation/Economic Opportunity

3 Michigan GC 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

4 Maine Id of priority chemicals Publishes list of COHC from existing government lists Convenes SH to advise on designation of priority chemicals Designate at least 2 by 2011

5 Maine Collection and Review of Data Upon designation of a priority chemical, manufacturers of children's products must disclose data on their use of the chemical DEP collects, compiles and reviews data from manufacturers and relevant data from other sources Determines if data suggests safer alternative

6 Maine Det. Of Safer Alternative requests alternatives assessment from manufacturers of children s products that contain the chemical DEP collects and reviews information on available and safety of alternatives If safer alternative, rulemaking to ban the sale of children s products that contain the priority chemical

7 Washington ID of Priority Chemicals ID 50 High Priority Chemicals to Children Id products/product categories that may contain Submit report to Legislature/options Gov establish Adv. Group Ban children s products containing Pb, Cd,,phthalates

8 WA Collection and Disclosure Six months after Ecology finalizes list of high priority i chemicals, manufacturers of children s products must disclose data on their use of the chemicals Child product safety education campaign on Child product safety education campaign on unsafe children s products, including those containing high priority chemicals.

9 Connecticut- SHB5650 The Commissioner of Environmental Protection may, within available appropriations, p participate p in an interstate clearinghouse to (1) classify chemicals existing in commercial goods into one of the following four categories: (A) High concern, (B) moderate concern, (C) low concern, or (D) unknown concern; (2) organize and manage available data on chemicals, including, but not limited to, information on uses, hazards and environmental concerns associated with chemicals;

10 CT. continued (3) produce and inventory information on safer alternatives for specific uses of chemicals and model policies and programs related to such alternatives; (4) provide technical assistance to businesses and consumers relating to safer chemicals; and (5) other activities.

11 California Green Chemistry Initiative

12 The Problem: Two million plastic beverage bottles are discarded every five seconds in the U.S. Only 3% of plastic is recycled in U.S.

13 The Problem: 60,000 plastic bags are used and discarded every 5 seconds in U.S.

14 The Problem: 426,000 cell phones retired each day in U.S.

15 Global Chemical Production Doubling Every 25 Years

16 What is Green Chemistry? The consideration of public health and environmental effects of chemicals during i the design of products and processes A fundamentally new approach to environmental protection

17 NEW California Laws Banning Sale of Toxic Products Ban on lead in jewelry Ban on toxics in packaging Ban on mercury in certain devices RoHS ban on covered electronics

18 The Problem: Toxic Waste The Solution: Green Chemistry The opportunity: $16 trillion global market for green materials

19 New Approach: Cradle to Cradle 21 st Century Multi-media, life-cycle Through design and innovation, we can reduce the use of harmful chemicals, generate less waste, and use less energy

20 The Draft Goal California is a leader in innovation, use, and manufacture of safer, ever more environmentally benign chemicals and products. 20

21 PHASE 1: Listening April through h December 2007 Conversation with California 57,000 blog hits 411+ pages of ideas Symposia and Meetings Green Chemistry I, II, and III Nanotechnology I and II Biomonitoring OEHHA - Green Chemistry Stakeholder Phase 1 Options Report 818 options 8 chapters Key Elements Align existing state programs 21

22 Phase One Report Please browse: GreenChemistryInitiative

23 PHASE 2: Analysis January through h June 2008 Objective: evaluate policy alternatives and recommend a framework for California Process Public Transparent Inclusive Effective Participants Government Academia Environmental groups Community Groups Industry, Business, and Labor groups Public Deliverable: Recommendations Report to the Secretary and Governor by Summer of

24 PHASE 2: Three Concurrent Tracks Science Advisory Panel Key Element Teams Draft Straw Conceptual Framework 24

25 Science Advisory Panel 38 recommendations Balanced approach Demand and supply-side Address data, safety, and technology gaps 25

26 Science Advisory Panel Options Supply side Instilling green chemistry into education Supporting research and innovation in green chemistry and engineering Building green chemistry capacity through development of tools, methodologies and strategies for developing greener chemicals Demand side Identifying and prioritizing chemicals or chemical uses of concern Developing, improving and effectively employing regulations Developing incentives to boost demand for green chemistry Providing incentives to industry and recognition 26

27 Key Elements Key Elements align with and build on existing State programs. Include Green Chemistry principles in an Environmental Education Initiative Train a new generation of scientists and engineers Strengthening th consumer protection ti laws Expand California s pollution prevention program Disseminate information on toxic chemicals and empower consumers to make informed choices. Account for chemical toxicity and impacts in state procurement decisions 27

28 ?? Framework

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30 Peggy Harris, P.E. phone: (916) ca