Introduction to the workshops Dr A. Michael Warhurst Lowell Center for Sustainable Production

Aim of workshops To discuss key aspects of sustainable chemicals management To focus on solutions, through identification of options for possible future discussion and investigation

Structure of workshops Each workshop has a background paper, which will be presented briefly by the author The background papers are views of the author, they are not comprehensive reviews of the issue The papers are intended to start the discussion in the workshops, and pose some key questions The author will usually be the rapporteur A facilitator will ensure that: All participants are able to contribute to the discussion The discussion stays focussed on solutions, and generates options A note taker will record key elements of the discussion

Outcome of workshops Workshops are not expected to reach consensus, but we hope that they will discuss a number of options Some options might be mutually exclusive, others might be best done together Not everyone will support every option Reporting of the workshops: Comments will not be attributed to individuals - “Chatham House Rules” Facilitator, rapporteur and note takers will collaborate to ensure the workshop is reported fairly and accurately A short summary of the discussion will be presented by the rapporteur on Friday afternoon A workshop summary will be written up after the meeting, and published on the LCSP web site

List of workshops 1.Promotion of innovation, green chemistry and alternative materials 2.Defining and obtaining good quality information for decision making 3.Improving Information Flows – in Supply Chains and Beyond 4.Integration of US and Global chemical initiatives. 5.Promotion and development of substitution and alternatives assessment 6.Integrating improved chemicals management into business processes, including product design 7.Improving our understanding of substance flows through the economy

1. Promotion of innovation, green chemistry and alternative materials Arrangements: Rapporteur - Andrea Larson Facilitator - Karen O’Brien Room - Huntington I

2. Defining and obtaining good quality information for decision making Arrangements: Rapporteur - Mike Wilson Facilitator - Terri Goldberg Room - Huntington III

3. Improving Information Flows – in Supply Chains and Beyond Arrangements: Rapporteur - Richard Denison Facilitator - Liz Harriman Room - Colonnade West (5th Floor)

4. Integration of US and Global chemical initiatives Arrangements: Rapporteur - Rob Donkers/John Arseneau Facilitator - Mark Rossi Room - Huntington II

5. Promotion and development of substitution and alternatives assessment Arrangement: Rapporteur - Bev Thorpe Facilitator - Sally Edwards Room - Boston Ballroom (lunch room) NB: On Friday - Colonnade East (5th Floor)

6. Integrating improved chemicals management into business processes, including product design Arrangement: Rapporteur - Tom Swarr Facilitator - Beth Rosenberg Room - Kenmore

7. Improving our understanding of substance flows through the economy Arrangement: Rapporteur - Cheri Peele Facilitator - Amy Perlmutter Room - Braemore

Workshop timing Thursday afternoon: Start at the end of lunch - please be at the room by 2pm Break for coffee Return to workshop after coffee break Finish at 5 pm Friday morning: Start at 10am, after morning coffee Finish at 12 noon, lunchtime Friday afternoon: Report-back, 10 minutes per workshop subject Panel discussion on next steps

Administrative announcements Lunch Upstairs in Boston ballroom After lunch go straight to workshops by 2pm Please take all your possessions with you - do not leave them in plenary room. End of today Workshop sessions end at 5pm No evening event organised Huntington will be used by another event from 5pm - please clear all your possessions Steering committee - meeting at 5.30 pm. Start of tomorrow Continental breakfast from Meeting starts at 8.30 with plenary session