Science & Technology for Sustainability - Green Chemistry & Engineering (Session 1)
Convener:
Paul Anastas, p_anastas@acs.org
gci@acs.org

Participants:
Martin Cadee, mcadee@ncseonline.org
Greg Crosby, gcrosby@csrees.usda.gov
Patrick Flynn, Patrick.flynn@nasa.gov

Headlines:

" Examine next steps for NEPA in incorporating sustainability through science and technology.

" Government wide assessment of current R&D portfolio through the Federal Government for sustainability.

" Systematic & Comprehensive "basic" training for all government scientists on science & technology for sustainability e.g. Green chemistry and green engineering.

" Provide funding for the creation & integration of science & technology for sustainability into the graduate and undergraduate curriculum.

" Review government technologies that advance sustainability for technology transfer clearinghouse.

" "Baldridge Award" category for innovations that further sustainability.

" Incorporate sustainability criteria throughout research solicitations.

" Develop strategy for providing incentives for innovations that advance sustainability in the products, processes & systems that government uses.

Actions/Next Steps: (see above)