Green Chemistry at Ecology and Northwest Green Chemistry June 2, 2015 Saskia van Bergen Washington Department of Ecology

Contents What is Green Chemistry? Ecology/Northwest Green Chemistry Mission and Proposed products and services Example Activities Upcoming Events

environment protected Moving towards increased sustainability Prevention Averting toxic exposures and avoiding future costs is the smartest, cheapest and healthiest approach. Benign design Humans & environment protected Moving towards increased sustainability Green Chemistry Safer Alternatives Identify Chemicals of Concern Gather data Bans, Limits, Reporting Phase out PBTs

Green Chemistry Green Chemistry The design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances What is the function of the product? How can I meet this function using Green Chemistry Principles? *Anastas, P.T.; Warner, J.C., Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice, Oxford University Press, 1998.

12 Principles of Green Chemistry 1. Prevention 2. Atom Economy 3. Less Hazardous Chemical Synthesis 4. Designing Safer Chemicals 5. Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries 6. Design for Energy Efficiency 7. Use of Renewable Feedstocks 8. Reduce Derivatives 9. Catalysis 10. Design for Degradation 11. Real-time Analysis for Pollution Prevention 12. Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention Minimize Material used/Waste and Energy (1,2,6,8,9,11) Reduce Hazard (3,4,5,10,12) Renewable Feedstock (7)

Ecology Green Chemistry Roadmap Key recommendations: Establish a green chemistry center Promote safer chemicals, processes and products Enhance research and education opportunities Establish a Green Nanotechnology Partnership Support other Green Chemistry Program efforts

Establishing a Center for Green Chemistry Awarded an EPA National Estuary Program Grant as seed funding to develop an independent center Advisory board members from academia, industry, nongovernmental organizations, and government. Mission: “Enhance human and environmental health by fostering innovation and economic opportunities through sustainable and green chemistry and engineering solutions.” Northwest Green Chemistry is a Project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE) a non-profit public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Technical Hazard Services Technical Solutions and Education Technical Roundtables (pre-competitive) Technical Hazard Services Products and Services Workshops and Webinars (Continuing Ed) Technical Scorecards/evaluations (post-competitive) . - Learn more at: www.northwestgreenchemistry.org Northwest Green Chemistry is a Project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE) a non-profit public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Workshops or Webinars Design of Safer Chemicals and Products: The Nexus of Toxicology and Chemistry Introduced chemists, material scientists and other scientists engaged in product design to toxicology and to systematic decision making about design and selection of safer commercial chemicals. PCBs in Pigments

Scorecard/Evaluations Alternatives to Copper-based Antifouling Paints

Technical Hazard Services Assisting companies Existing products Process to become Safer Choice New chemicals and products Chemical Hazard Assessments Toxicity testing Navigation of the process Connection to pilots

Technical Roundtables Plastic Additives Nanomaterial Technical Working group ANSI TAG 229

Education to Promote Green Chemistry Technical Hazard Services Technical Solutions and Education to Promote Green Chemistry Technical Roundtables (pre-competitive) Technical Hazard Services Workshops And Webinars (Continuing Ed) Technical Scorecards/evaluations (post-competitive) NGC Roundtable NGC Roundtable - Groups: NGOs Higher Education PNW Researchers PNW Entrepreneurs Businesses Government

Catalyzing Change: Northwest Green Chemistry Roundtable 2014 October 28th, 2014 A conference dedicated to understanding the challenges toxic chemicals pose to the Northwest and the search for solutions from green chemistry. Next Roundtable likely Spring 2016

Promoting Best Practices Finding a Safer Alternative The Bullitt Center Living Building Challenge Phthalates on Red List Phthalate-free vapor barrier sealant

Promoting Best Practices Researching Safer Design Education Outreach “to enable and empower the design, discovery and development of next generation chemicals that possess reduced toxicity.” Baylor University, George Washington University, University of Washington, Yale University

Floral Soil Solutions Innovation- new product

Upcoming Events

Webinars June 17- The Clariant Portfolio Value Program System: How a Leading Specialty Chemical Company has Developed a Systematic Approach for Improving the Sustainability Performance of its Products June 24- The Interconnected Nature of Toxicology and Chemistry in Designing Safer Chemicals June 30 - Regulation of Renewable Chemicals More information at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/p2/GreenChem/events.html

Online Certificate Program Fall 2015 I: SUSTAINABILITY, TOXICOLOGY & HUMAN HEALTH II: PRINCIPLES OF GREEN CHEMISTRY III: ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR SAFER CHEMICAL DECISIONS Information Session: June 22nd

Introduction to QCAT Trainings Fall 2015 Locations: Vancouver, Moses Lake Time: All Day Cost: Free Who should attend? Professionals working in:  supply chain management  environmental health and safety  sustainability  regulatory affairs  materials selection, procurement  product and process design

Thank you Resource Page Case Studies Upcoming Events Page www.ecy.wa.gov/greenchemistry/ Resource Page Case Studies Upcoming Events Page Saskia van Bergen 360-407-6609 Saskia.vanBergen@ecy.wa.gov

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