Region 2 Pollution Prevention (P2)

Encouraging Innovation: Green Chemistry and Green Engineering

The Pollution Prevention Act provided an opportunity for EPA to devise creative strategies to protect human health and the environment and encourage innovation within the business sector. This led to the creation of EPA's green chemistry and green engineering programs. EPA Region 2 is promoting P2 and environmental stewardship in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector through the implementation of green chemistry and green engineering concepts and tools. The phamaceutical industry has a significant presence in EPA Region 2, particularly in New Jersey and Puerto Rico. The Region's efforts ultimately aim to contribute to raising P2 awareness within one of its most viable industrial sectors -- drug development and manufacturing -- thereby creating a more sustainable sector, a healthier environment, and greater business success.

Here are links to Workshops, Presentations, Conferences, and Activities our P2 Team Staff are working on and a list of Other Resources related to Pollution Prevention in Green Chemistry and Green Engineering.

WORKSHOPS

• September 27, 2007: Green Chemistry and Green Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry

VIDEO CONFERENCES

The "Creating Business Value" Series:

• July 22, 2008: Creating Business Value: Green Quality through Green Chemistry and Green Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• January 17, 2008: Creating Business Value: Green Quality Through Green Chemistry and Green Engineering In The Pharmaceutical Industry

OTHER RESOURCES

- EPA Resources

• U.S. EPA - Sector Strategies Program - Pharmaceuticals
• U.S. EPA - Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Water
• U.S. EPA - Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products - Research Areas
• U.S. EPA - Compliance Assistance - Pharmaceutical
• U.S. EPA - NCER - Tailored Solvents for Pollution Source Reduction in Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Processing
• U.S. EPA - WasteWise Program
• U.S. EPA & U.S. DOE - Labs for the 21st Century - Labs21
• Energy Star - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Focus
  

- Other Government Resources

• U.S. FDA - Office of Pharmaceutical Science - Process Analytical Technology Initiative

- Universities and Organizations

• The American Institute of Chemical Engineers
• Chemical Engineering at Rowan University
• American Chemical Society - Green Chemistry Institute
• Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies - Center for Green Chemistry & Engineering at Yale
• Lowell Center for Sustainable Production - University of MA Lowell - Chemicals Policy Initiative