Events
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Webinar: Plastic-Free Pet Care
This webinar led by the Plastic Pollution Coalition discussed the health hazards of plastics used in pet care products. Our Executive Director Arlene Blum presented.
When: February 16, 2023
Where: Online
Virtual Conference on PFAS in School Uniforms & California Legislation
California Assembly member Phil Ting, attorney Rob Bilott, Senior Policy Strategist at Breast Cancer Prevention Partners Nancy Buermeyer, and Green Science Policy Executive Director Arlene Blum discuss a scientific paper finding PFAS chemicals in all school uniforms tested and California legislation banning PFAS in textiles.
When: September 21, 2022
Where: Online
University of San Francisco Commencement Address by Arlene Blum
Executive Director Arlene Blum received an honorary degree and gave the commencement address for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Francisco with an introduction by Professor Brandon Brown. eceiving an honorary degree and giving a commencement address at the University of San Francisco Saturday morning. Her topic was Tikkun Olam, which means “healing the world” in Hebrew.
When: May 21, 2022
Where: St. Ignatius Church, San Francisco
Virtual Forum on PFAS in San Francisco Bay Fish
Members from local tribal, African American and Asian fishing communities were able to share community perspectives on PFAS exposure from Bay fish, alongside presentations from scientists and policy makers working on PFAS. The dialogue that began at this meeting is an important first step in working together to envision solutions to address this issue.
When: February 22, 2023
Where: Online
Purchasing Fire-Safe Healthier Furniture: Great News & Concerns
This free webinar will update purchasers and designers in healthcare, government, private business, hospitality, and education on changes in furniture flammability standards.
When: October 19, 2021
Where: Online
PFAS in Cosmetics Press Conference
The Green Science Policy Institute held a press conference regarding a peer-reviewed paper published on June 15, 2021, finding PFAS in about half of 231 cosmetics tested.
When: June 15, 2021 9:30 AM PDT
Where: Online
Webinar: Eliminating Unnecessary PFAS in Building Materials
In this webinar, Arlene Blum, Robert Bilott, and Tom Bruton introduced the Institute’s new report about PFAS in building materials. The main applications of PFAS in building products were identified, along with suggestions for reducing unnecessary uses of PFAS and moving to safer alternatives.
When: May 13, 2021 10:00 AM PDT
Where: Online
Science and Communication Strategy Workshop
Our Institute’s new workshop aims to help scientists better communicate and increase the reach of their research on harmful chemicals.
When: March 10 and 17, 2021
Where: Online
International PFAS Conference 2020 in Berlin: Dealing with Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Arlene Blum presented the opening keynote talk entitled: “Reducing Harm from PFAS for a Healthier Environment” at the International PFAS Conference in Berlin, held virtually from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, and was sponsored by the German Environment Agency and the German Ministry for the Environment.
When: November 30 - December 1, 2020
Where: Online
Green Science Policy Interactive Workshop on PFAS
The Green Science Policy Institute hosted an interactive workshop on the science and policy of PFAS in conjunction with PFAS in Our World, organized by the STEEP Superfund Research Center.
When: October 15-16, 2020
Where: Online
Six Classes Virtual Retreat
Decision-makers from business, academia, government, and the nonprofit sector came together to develop creative ideas to reduce the use of classes of chemicals of concern.
When: May 4-6, 2020
Where: Online
My Green Lab Sustainability Summit
Arlene Blum gave a keynote presentation, “The Chemical Class Approach to Healthier Products, People, and Environment.”
When: March 24, 2020
Where: Online
The Flame Retardant & PFAS Dilemma 2020
This symposium brought together contributors from academia, industry, government, and NGOs to share information on the science and policy of harmful chemicals used in consumer products and building materials. Topics included flame retardants, PFAS, and other chemical classes of concern.
When: February 7, 2020
Where: Banatao Auditorium, 330 Sutardja Dai Hall, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA