Karen Edlin Michigan Department of Environmental Quality GLRPPR Webinar May 12, 2011 P2 Incentives for States Grant NP-00E Advancing P2 through Sustainable Green Chemistry and Green Engineering Practices
Background Michigan Green Chemistry Program, Roundtable, and Action Plan “Advancing Pollution Prevention through Sustainable Green Chemistry and Engineering Practices” Stated outputs: –Building Awareness/Building the Program –Green Chemistry and Engineering Seminars –Technical Assistance Program –Student Internship Program –Technology Demonstration Project
Progress Building Awareness/Program –Michigan Green Chemistry Conference and Michigan Green Chemistry Governor’s Awards Program Conducted in 2009 and conference and awards ceremony co-hosted by University of Michigan in Ann Arbor –Michigan Green Chemistry Clearinghouse Grant
Progress Seminars/Education –Four higher education curriculum development grants Grand Valley State University, Kettering University, Michigan State University, Wayne State University Setbacks: –Departmental changes and program elimination –Tasks updated to address changes, take advantage of opportunities, and build on successes
Thank You! For additional information contact: Chris Affeldt Michigan DEQ or visit the Michigan Green Chemistry Program website: