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CaliforniaCalifornias Green Chemistrys Green ChemistryInitiativeInitiative

RCC Workshop, Washington D.C.RCC Workshop, Washington D.C.

March 5March 5--7, 20087, 2008

Stan Phillippe,Stan Phillippe,Cal/EPACal/EPA -- DTSCDTSC


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Green Chemistryreen ChemistryTextbook definition:Textbook definition:

The design of chemical products and processesThe design of chemical products and processesthat reduce or eliminate the use and generationthat reduce or eliminate the use and generationof hazardous substances.of hazardous substances.

Broader interpretation:Broader interpretation:

Use regulatory and market drivers to:Use regulatory and market drivers to: Facilitate the ability of key actors to moveFacilitate the ability of key actors to move

toward greener chemicals, products andtoward greener chemicals, products andprocessesprocesses

Generate the required data, information,Generate the required data, information,technologytechnology


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Links public and environmental healthLinks public and environmental health

With new business & investment opportunities.With new business & investment opportunities.


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Introduction to the Greenntroduction to the GreenChemistry Initiativehemistry Initiative

Develop a coordinated, comprehensive strategy to:Develop a coordinated, comprehensive strategy to:

Foster the development of information on the hazardsFoster the development of information on the hazardsposed by chemicalsposed by chemicals

Reduce exposure to dangerous substancesReduce exposure to dangerous substances

Encourage cleaner and less polluting industrialEncourage cleaner and less polluting industrialprocessesprocesses

Encourage greater producer product responsibilityEncourage greater producer product responsibility

--All governed by sound science.All governed by sound science.

From Cal / EPA Secretary Linda Adams memorandum, April 20th 2007


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Opportunitiespportunities Implement green chemistry principlesImplement green chemistry principles

Shift the paradigm for chemical regulationShift the paradigm for chemical regulation Collaborate across agencies (includingCollaborate across agencies (including

international)international) Invigorate aInvigorate a green economygreen economy in Californiain California

Improve education on green chemistry andImprove education on green chemistry and

chemicals policy for scientists and thechemicals policy for scientists and the

general publicgeneral public


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TimelineimelineApril 2007: Green Chemistry Initiative announcedApril 2007: Green Chemistry Initiative announced

June 2007: Kick off for interagency workgroupsJune 2007: Kick off for interagency workgroupsJuneJuneDecember 2007:December 2007:

Workshops, symposia, stakeholder meetingsWorkshops, symposia, stakeholder meetings

Comments collected via blog and mailComments collected via blog and mailOptions distilled/synthesized by workgroupsOptions distilled/synthesized by workgroups

January 2008:January 2008:

Phase 1 reportPhase 1 report -- menu of optionsmenu of options preparedpreparedJanuaryJanuaryJune 2008:June 2008:

Options analysis phase; stakeholder meetingsOptions analysis phase; stakeholder meetings

June 2008: Recommendations to the GovernorJune 2008: Recommendations to the Governor


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Blog Participationlog ParticipationBy November 16, 2007, we had receivedBy November 16, 2007, we had received

extensive comments via the webextensive comments via the web

Visits (Web Hits)Visits (Web Hits)

MayMay 160160

JuneJune 7,1707,170

JulyJuly 4,3074,307

AugustAugust 4,4504,450

SeptemberSeptember 7,0547,054

OctoberOctober 12,16212,162

NovemberNovember 21,83921,839Total HitsTotal Hits 57,14257,142


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Phase 1 Resultshase 1 Results816816 emerging optionsemerging options were distilledwere distilledfrom the over 400 pages and 600from the over 400 pages and 600

commentorscommentors, into four categories:, into four categories:

Moving toward a cradle to cradle frameworkMoving toward a cradle to cradle framework

Stimulating green chemistryStimulating green chemistry Addressing toxics in products by designAddressing toxics in products by design

Addressing toxics in products by accidentAddressing toxics in products by accident


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Example Options: Greenxample Options: GreenChemistryhemistry

2-17 Establish regulatory framework that drives green chemistry through

prohibitions, cost structures, etc. (i.e. disincentives for using practices that are

not in agreement with green chemistry principles).2-23 Partner with UC to create an institute for sustainable manufacturing and green

chemistry research.

2-44 Support research, development, technical assistance, entrepreneurial activity,

and education in green chemistry science and technology

2-71 Enable the public to drive green chemistry by providing them with information,

such as through a database with green information

2-93 Companies and industry associations should be encouraged to share best

practices in regards to green chemistry and sustainability including incentivesand barriers. Large companies can mentor small companies.

2-174 Establish a Green Chemistry Coordination Council to collect and promote the

sharing of information, highlight businesses with green practices, provide

assistance to businesses lacking resources, and educate consumers.


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ChairChair--John Warner,John Warner,Ph.D.Ph.D.,, President andPresident andChief Technology Officer,Chief Technology Officer,The Warner BabcockThe Warner BabcockInstitute for GreenInstitute for GreenChemistry of Woburn,Chemistry of Woburn,MassachusettsMassachusetts

Vice ChairVice Chair--JohnJohnBalmesBalmes, M.D., M.D.,,Director, Center forDirector, Center forOccupational andOccupational and

Environmental Health,Environmental Health,University of CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniaSan Francisco andSan Francisco and

BerkeleyBerkeley

About two dozen of the

nations top scientists and

engineers have agreed to

serve on the GreenChemistry Science

Advisory Panel.

Guide GCI on scientific

matters and provide thetechnical basis for the new

regulatory initiative.

Green Chemistry InitiativeGreen Chemistry Initiative


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Why Green Chemistry?


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Hexane-induced peripheral neuropathy in theCalifornia vehicle repair industry.

University of California, Berkeley


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Worker exposures to hexane: unintended

consequence of perchloroethylene phase-out inCalifornia.


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PhasePhase--out yearout year RationaleRationale

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1970:1970: Stoddard solventStoddard solvent Fire hazardFire hazard

1978:1978: CFCsCFCs Ozone depletionOzone depletion

1980:1980: MethyleneMethylenechloridechloride CarcinogenCarcinogen1985:1985: 1,1,11,1,1--TrichloroethaneTrichloroethane Ozone depletionOzone depletion

1990:1990: PerchloroethylenePerchloroethylene Dioxin emissionsDioxin emissions

2002:2002: Hexane/acetone blendsHexane/acetone blends NeurotoxinNeurotoxin

Next:Next: 11--BromopropaneBromopropane Repro toxinRepro toxin



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Meanwhile, over in the Legislature

http://www.cupola.com/html/bldgstru/statecap/slide/cacap2e.htm


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AB 121 (Vargas)

AB 263 (Chan)

AB 289 (Chan)

AB 319 (Chan)

AB 342 (Baca)

AB 597 (Montanez)

AB 623 (Aanistad)

AB 639 (Aghazarian)

AB 752 (Karnette)

AB 815 (Lieber)

AB 816 (Lieber)

AB 848 (Berg)

AB 908 (Chu)

AB 912 (Ridley-Thomas)

AB 966 (Saldana)

AB 985 (Dunn)

AB 990 (Lieber)

AB 1125 (Pavley)

AB 1337 (Ruskin)

AB 1342 (Assem ESTM)

AB 1344 (Assem ESTM)

AB 1354 (Baca)

AB 1415 (Pavley)

AB 1681 (Pavley)

35 chemically-related bills in California, 2005-2006

SB 419 (Simitian)

SB 432 (Simitian)

SB 484 (Migden)

SB 490 (Lowenthal)

SB 600 (Ortiz)

SB 838 (Escutia)

SB 849 (Escutia)

SB 982 (Sen EQ comm)

SB 989 (Sen EQ comm.)

SB 1067 (Kehoe)

SB 1070 (Kehoe)



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Californias Expected Population Growth, 1990-2050

2008 = 36 million

Source: California Dept of Finance, CA pop. trends, 1990 2050The University of California, Berkeley


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Total daily California sales of chemical products alone:

644 million pounds (2,700 tankers)

Total daily U.S. chemical production and importation:

42 billion pounds (623,000 tankers)

Source: TSCA IUR and CA Air Resources Board


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Global chemical production:Global chemical production:

3% growth per year3% growth per yearDoubling every 25 yearsDoubling every 25 years



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There are problems with product

stewardship


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Two million plastic beverage bottles are discarded every five seconds in the


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Two million plastic beverage bottles are discarded every five seconds in the

U.S. -- about 3% are recycled.


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60 000 plastic bags used every 5 seconds in the U.S.


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426 000 cell phones retired each day in the U.S.


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Global Transport of Hazards75% of U.S. electronic waste goes to Asian countries.

Lianjiang River, Guiyu Province, China Photos: Basel Action Network


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Global transport of occupational hazards


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Chemicals in peoplehemicals in people



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Chemicals in Breast Milkhemicals in Breast Milk

Transferred to nursing infants

Source: Schecter et al. 1998

287 synthetic chemicals pollutants87 synthetic chemicals pollutants


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detected in umbilical cord bloodetected in umbilical cord blood


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Costs of Childrenosts of ChildrensEnvironmental Disease innvironmental Disease inCaliforniaalifornia


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Cost of Occupationalost of OccupationalDiseaseiseasein Californian California



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Source: California Energy Commission, 2007

Effective Policy InterventionsEffective Policy Interventions


Gr e e n Ch em i s t r y I n i t i a t i v eG r e e n Ch em i s t r y I n i t i a t i v e - PH A SE 2PH A SE 2


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Gr e e n Ch em i s t r y I n i t i a t i v eG r e e n Ch em i s t r y I n i t i a t i v e --PH A SE 2PH A SE 2

Ou t l i n e f o r t h e J u l y 2 0 0 8 Re p o r t Ou t l i n e f o r t h e J u l y 2 0 0 8 Re p o r t

Problem StatementProblem Statement

The GoalThe Goal Background and ProcessBackground and Process

Analysis of Feasible AlternativesAnalysis of Feasible Alternatives(using the following criteria)(using the following criteria)

LegalLegal FinancialFinancial InstitutionalInstitutional

Our ConclusionsOur Conclusions

RecommendationsRecommendations

The preferred solution with proposed budget andThe preferred solution with proposed budget andlegislative changes for FY 2009legislative changes for FY 2009--20102010

TechnicalTechnical EconomicEconomic ScientificScientific


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Public Meeting Dates to WatchPublic Meeting Dates to Watch


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Public Meeting Dates to WatchPublic Meeting Dates to Watch

February 20February 20 -- San JoseSan Jose

March 12March 12 -- Los AngelesLos Angeles

April 16 and 23April 16 and 23 -- locations TBDlocations TBD

May 14May 14 -- SacramentoSacramento

July 1, 2008:July 1, 2008: Report to Secretary on recommendations forReport to Secretary on recommendations forStatewide framework.Statewide framework.

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