Please excuse any cross-postings. Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001aqj1QInodGSXfIwLaCYI8kT 3OBtoBIW9jLqKJL-_ZktfgZUwuZGiB2IjRNpiKXroCZxv_mpK_u3T2emLu9GcXPpBDSRk60b hcIMAtR1e_xdxAgVOnI9WqGk20A7b9Zuy9Wk5_BNqWaW0mixcSwAbjKMI_3YimzM2vaaEXYV pQaC_0OxAiiOGMcBcVTQd0ebE8ZxOWUEcDtxOq7FIirjZ52WFQrI8kHn-LXUx97V7iHUtZVk ztn8r7ARXbCHDfQ4YPqzYF5ZDXNdlI1B0xK4KCpo-L3ju0okRnuIkNx9j_u-lDTWih_7Oc9j VDgUN3qp_MYuEfJb5p5LjoYheUgs_4zD__Zr2SRD0Nt5_jm5ZWlQ%3D> The Product Stewardship Institute Informational Networking Conference Calls - 8th Series Interested in receiving in-depth information on cutting edge issues in the product stewardship field? PSI networking conference calls offer a carbon- free alternative to in-person workshops and meetings. PSI networking call participants can listen to expert presentations and ask questions on timely product stewardship issues from the comfort of the home or office. Join us this season for yet another stimulating networking call series. Topics in this series include: <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D578> Product Stewardship 101 <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D578> Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 2:00 - 3:30 PM EST <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D581> Oregon's New Paint Stewardship Law: A Model for Public/Private Collaboration <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D581> Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 1:00-2:30 PM EST Gain a better understanding of the basic concepts of product stewardship and the evolution of the product stewardship movement with Ann Pistell (ME Department of Environmental Protection), Scott Klag (Metro Regional Government in Oregon), PSI Staff, and representatives from the retail and manufacturing sector. Key dialogue participants, including Alison Keane (National Paint and Coatings Association), Barry Elman (U.S. EPA), Abby Boudouris (OR Department of Environmental Quality), Scott Klag and Jim Quinn (Metro Regional Government in Oregon), and Scott Cassel (PSI), will provide an overview and update of the Oregon paint law and the national paint dialogue, as well as discuss the project's application to other products. <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D583> Deciding What Chemicals to Produce: Different Perspectives <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D583> Thursday, November 5th, 2009 1:00-2:30 PM EST <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D585> Communicating with Consumers on a Score of 1 - 10: Emerging Developments in Sustainability Rating Systems <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D585> Thursday, November 19th, 2009 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST Hear from one of the fathers of green chemistry, John Warner (Warner Babcock Institute of Green Chemistry) as well as Greg Bond (Dow Chemical Company) about different perspectives on how best to ensure the safety of chemicals used in everyday products. Explore the opportunities and limitations of sustainability rating systems with Dara O'Rourke (UC Berkley) and Rand Waddoups (Wal-Mart). Speakers will discuss their experiences with Goodguide.com and Wal-Mart's Sustainability Index. <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D587> Boosting Battery Recycling in the US: Setting Goals and Measuring Progress <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D587> Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 2:00-3:30 PM EST <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D589> Economic and Environmental Benefits of EPR: Making the Case for Product Stewardship <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fdisplaycommon.cfm%3Fan%3D1%26subarticlenbr%3D589> Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 2:00-3:30 PM EST Learn how battery recycling can be increased, ways to measure recycling performance, and the challenges encountered along the way from Carl Smith (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation), a government representative, and PSI. Hear from Jen Holliday (Chittenden County Solid Waste District, VT) and Cynthia Dunn (CA Integrated Waste Management Board) about product stewardship's financial and environmental benefits. Learn about PSI's new Financial Benefits Calculator and series of case studies and factsheets about product stewardship's bottom line benefits. <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=slfz95cab.0.0.yeo7t5cab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pr oductstewardship.us%2Fcde.cfm%3Fevent%3D276599> Questions? Contact Lisa Gould, PSI Executive Assistant, at (617) 236-4866 or lisa at productstewardship.us <mailto:lisa at productstewardship.us> . 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