Karen EdlinMichigan Department of Environmental Quality
GLRPPR WebinarMay 12, 2011
P2 Incentives for States GrantNP-00E63501-1
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 2010• 2011 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
517-241-9505
or
visit the Michigan Green Chemistry Program website:
www.michigan.gov/greenchemistry
