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Toxic chemicals turn up

in Great Lakes plastic pollution

Toxic chemicals clinging to plastics could cause health problems for fish and other organismsin the Great Lakes.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2013/04/09/toxic-chemicals-turn-up-in-great-lakes-plastic/

China identifies 58 chemicals

to act on

China has recently presented a five-year chemicals management plan, including a list of 58 chemicals for priority action.These include commonly used endocrine disruptors such as DEHP, Bisphenol A and Nonylphenol.

http://www.chemsec.org/news/news-2013/january-march/1135-china-identifies-58-chemicals-to-act-on

Safe and sustainable chemicals:

The case for action (Part 1)

This article originally appeared in the BSR Insight. It is the first part of a two-part series highlighting societal trends and drivers for companies to

address chemical impacts.

http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2013/04/08/safe-and-sustainable-chemicals-case-action

Safer Alternatives to Bisphenol A (BPA)

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that is produced in excess of 2 billion pounds a year in the UnitedStates, is widely used in certain kinds of plasticsand epoxy resins. More than 200 independent scientific studies show that exposures to low doses of BPA are associated with a wide

range of adverse health effects in later life.

http://www.oeconline.org/our-work/healthier-lives/tinyfootprints/toxic-prevention/safer-alternatives-to-bisphenol-a-bpa

EPA Announces Chemicals for Risk Assessment in 2013

Focus widely on Flame Retardants

A full list of the chemicals announced for further assessment is available here: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/2013wpractivities.html

WASHINGTON – March 27, 2013.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will begin assessments on 23 commonly used chemicals, with a specific focus on flame retardant chemicals, in order to more fully understand any potential risks to people’s health and the environment. This effort is part of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Work Plan which identifies commonly used chemicals for risk assessment.

EPA will begin evaluating 20 flame retardant chemicals, conducting full risk assessments for four of the flame retardants, three of which are on the TSCA Work Plan, and one that was the subject of an Action Plan development under TSCA.

As EPA develops its draft risk assessments, the agency will use information that is available through a wide range of publicly available data sources. EPA also encourages submission of additional relevant information on these chemicals, such as unpublished studies and information on uses and potential exposures. This information should be submitted by May 30, 2013, to ensure that it is included in the agency’s review.

Submit relevant information on these chemicals or find more information on TSCA Work Plan and flame retardant chemicals for risk assessment:

http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/workplans.html

2012 Great Lakes Green Chemistry Conference

"Catching the Wave - Green Chemistry and Economic Development in the Great LakesRegion - November 2012, Chicago IL

"Catching the Wave" Panel 1

"Catching the Wave" - Panel 2

"Catching the Wave" - David Widawsky

Luncheon Keynote

"Catching the Wave" - Panel 3

"Catching the Wave" - Jeff Burke on the Safer Chemistry Challenge Program

"Catching the Wave" - Panel 4

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Safe Products, Made Safely: Tools for Businesses

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BIFMA Chemicals of Concern Summit

Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering in the 21st Century

17th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference

June 18-20, 2013

www.gcande.org

8th Annual GC3 Innovators Roundtable

May 8 -10, 2013

New Brunswick, N.J.

http://www.greenchemistryandcommerce.org/events.roundtable.overview.php

Session on Green Chemistry

44th Annual ACS Central Regional Meeting

May 15-17, 2013

Mount Pleasant, MI

http://www.2013cerm.sites.acs.org/

2013 Sustainable Chemistry Summit

Mapping the Journey from Lab to Market

June 7-9, 2013

Montreal, Quebec

http://www.greencentrecanada.com/summit/register.html

Past webinars

Dennis McGavis

VP for Sustainability

Goodyear Tire and Rubber

March 27, 2013

Alex Stone

Senior Chemist

Safer Chemicals Alternatives

WA Dept. of Ecology

Hazard Waste & Toxics Reduction HQ

February 27, 2013

Elise Miller

Director

Collaborative on Health and the Environment

January 30, 2013

Lana Pollack

Chair, U.S. Section

International Joint Commission

on the Great Lakes

December 4, 2012

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