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Webinar: Toxics Release Inventory and Design for the Environment July 6, 2011

Webinar: Toxics Release Inventory and Design for the Environment July 6, 2011. Agenda. Introductions Sarah Swenson, EPA (facilitator) Elizabeth Sommer (EPA) Tim Antisdel (EPA) Format EPA speakers (15 minutes) – overview of datasets

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Webinar: Toxics Release Inventory and Design for the Environment July 6, 2011

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  1. Webinar: Toxics Release Inventory and Design for the EnvironmentJuly 6, 2011

  2. Agenda • Introductions • Sarah Swenson, EPA (facilitator) • Elizabeth Sommer (EPA) • Tim Antisdel (EPA) • Format • EPA speakers (15 minutes) – overview of datasets • Lines are muted - submit questions as the speakers talk • Questions and Answers (15 minutes) • See the website: epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment

  3. Background about the Challenge • Apps must use EPA data and address one of EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson’s Seven Priorities • Judged based on usefulness, innovativeness, and usability • Submissions are due by September 16 • Winners and runners up for Best Overall App and Best Student App, plus People’s Choice • Recognition from EPA in Washington, D.C. in November • Get more details at epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment

  4. Toxics Release Inventory

  5. Design for the Environment Label: Protecting Health and the Environment through Safer Products for Consumers and Purchasers Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

  6. Design for the Environment Label • Design for the Environment-labeled products use only the safest ingredients and meet strict EPA criteria. For consumers, the label: >> identifies the product as green >> enables quick selection

  7. Demand for Safer (Green) Products say “the government should set higher standards for environmental labels on products” [Green Gauge Survey of Consumers, 2009] 22% Bought Safer/Green [Deloitte Green Shopper Survey, 2009] 65%

  8. Growth to Date • 2,500+safer products / 500+manufacturers / reduces 700+million pounds chemicals of concern per year • ≈ 1,700 of products are industrial and institutional • 800+consumer products and growing rapidly • Range of product categories: • Kitchen and bathroom cleaners, laundry detergents, car and boat care products, industrial coatings, disinfectants, field paint • Potential for expansion to: • Personal care products, lubricants, pesticides, hydraulic fracturing fluids, adhesives and many more

  9. Questions and Answers Potential topics: • Questions about accessing or using DFE or TRI data • How to submit ideas for apps • Ideas for future webinars

  10. Next Steps Apps for the Environment: epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment • Post webinars on the website • Weekly webinars for the next 6 weeks – Wednesdays @ 2 PM EST • The next webinar is on Wednesday, July 13 at 2 PM eastern • Topic: Coming soon! Check the website for registration info • Submit your apps by September 16 • Check the website for the latest news and sign up for the listserv (EPA App Developer Community) • Follow us on Twitter: #greenapps • Email us at greenapps@epa.gov

  11. Additional Resources • Design for the Environment • http://www.epa.gov/dfe/ • http://www.epa.gov/dfe/pubs/products/list_of_labeled_products.html • Email your questions to dfesupport@abtassoc.com • Toxics Release Inventory • www.epa.gov/tri • www.epa.gov/tri/triprogram/whatis.htm • www.epa.gov/tri/tridata/tri09/nationalanalysis • Email your questions to tri.help@epa.gov

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