International Trade Administration Proposes “Green Manufacturing Day”

May 28, 2007  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on May 2007 The International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce proposes to organize a “Green Manufacturing Day” aimed at enhancing public-private interaction in the field of sustainable manufacturing.

ITA seeks public comment on areas of interest for discussion at the proposed event, tentatively scheduled for this September.

According to a notice in Monday’s Federal Register, Green Manufacturing Day’s purpose would include dissemination and promotion of best business practices in sustainable manufacturing; assisting small and medium-sized enterprises in identifying and implementing practical sustainable manufacturing solutions; providing information on relevant emerging technologies; educating participants about federal government efforts to promote sustainable manufacturing; and providing information on international sustainable manufacturing initiatives, projects, and opportunities.

The event would include presenters/speakers from a variety of stakeholder groups (i.e. private sector, government and academia) on a variety of topics relating to sustainable manufacturing.

Topic areas covered may include, but are not limited to, industrial recycling, natural resource conservation, water supply and waste-water treatment, solid-waste management, hazardous waste management, environmental assessment, environmental accounting, lean and clean manufacturing, regulatory compliance, renewable energy, remanufacturing, refurbishing/reconditioning, environmental technology research and development, and air pollution control.

Comments are due within 30 days of Monday’s notice in the Federal Register. Address all comments concerning this notice and requests to participate to William McElnea, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2213, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, D.C. 20230; or e-mail at william.mcelnea@mail.doc.gov.

For further information, contact McElnea at (202) 482-2831.