Our Chemicals Management for Electronics USA virtual conference, which took place on 12–13 November, provided delegates with the latest information and advice on chemicals management and restrictions in electronics.
Using a mix of presentations, panel discussions and Q&A sessions, the conference welcomed experts from the US EPA, IPC, HP, Enviropass Expertise, Assent Compliance, who discusses the following topics:
- circularity and sustainability in the electronics industry;
- electronic product recycling;
- TSCA;
- incorporating toxicology into product design;
- chemicals and semiconductors;
- Proposition 65;
- RoHS around the world; and
- full materials disclosure and supply chain issues.
Speakers
Holly Elwood
Senior Advisor, Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program – Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, US EPA
Kelly Scanlon
Director, Environment, Health and Safety Policy and Research, IPC
Jason Ord
Environmental Stewardship Manager, HP
Aury Hathout
Certified Environmental Auditor, Enviropass Expertise
Raj Takhar
Senior Subject Matter Expert - Materials Management and Chemical Reporting (Europe), Assent Compliance
Pamela Brody-Heine
Director - Clean Electronics Production Network, Green America Center for Sustainability Solutions
Ben Gann
Director, Chemicals Products and Technology, American Chemistry Council
Michael Kirschner
President, Design Chain Associates
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- Swedish chemicals tax on electronics has had ‘limited’ effect
- Ukraine proposes exemptions to chemical restrictions in electronics
We regularly publish news coverage on electronics and electricals from across the world on our website – click here to see recent articles.
Key takeaways from Chemical Watch
Reflecting on this year’s virtual event, Chemical Watch’s managing editor, Kate Lowe, reported on the key points from the conference. Read the highlights here
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