Program at a Glance:
June 4 to June 5, 2012
The training is organized as an intensive, hands-on immersion in the field of alternatives assessment. The format will include facilitated discussions, small group exercises, and hands-on practice in performing the key steps of an alternatives assessment using a real-world case example.
Agenda Overview
The final agenda will be posted in late spring.
Monday, June 4
8:30am to 5:00pm
Setting the Context: What we mean by alternatives assessment and how it can be used to drive the innovation process
Overview of the Alternatives Assessment Process
Case Study Part I: Work in small groups to become familiarized with tools for:
- Prioritization
- Alternatives research
- Environmental health and safety evaluation tools, including the Green Screen for Safer Chemicals
Tuesday, June 5
8:30am to 4:30pm
Case Study Part II: Continuing with small groups
Consider technical and economic feasibility
Promoting adoption of safer alternatives: Lessons learned on effective approaches
California’s Safer Consumer Product Bill: How alternatives assessments are likely to be used
