Presentations
The Chemical Class Approach
May 10, 2024
Our scientist Ariana Spentzos gave a talk to California Nurses for Environmental Health & Justice about the six classes and managing chemicals as a class.
The Impact of Flammability Standards & Regulations on Electronics Sustainability Worldwide
July 12, 2022
Arlene Blum gave a talk on how standards and regulations can promote sustainable electronics at the Chemicals Management for Electronics in Europe meeting.
PFAS in the Built Environment: Tracking Down Forever Chemicals in Building Materials
April 22, 2021
Senior Scientist Tom Bruton gives a talk at the Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects about PFAS in building materials.
The Way Forward: PFAS as a Blueprint for Emerging Contaminants
December 1, 2020
Executive Director Arlene Blum gave a talk at the International Virtual PFAS Conference in Germany about the Institute's communication strategy.
Reducing Harm from PFAS For a Healthier Environment
November 30, 2020
Executive Director Arlene Blum gave the keynote address at the International Virtual PFAS Conference hosted by the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and the Federal Office of the Environment (UBA).
PFAS: What It is, What It Comes From, Where It's Found and Its Dangers
October 19, 2020
Executive Director Arlene Blum gave the keynote address at the PFAS Summit at the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Annual Conference.
PFAS and the Class Concept
October 16, 2020
Senior Scientist Tom Bruton presented on problems with the U.S. chemical regulatory system and the advantages of managing chemicals as classes.
A PFAS Primer
September 16, 2020
Senior Scientist Tom Bruton gave an overview of PFAS concerns related to wastewater treatment.
The Summits of Healthier Products, People, & Planet
May 1, 2020
Executive Director Arlene Blum gave a talk at the 2020 Telluride Mountain Film Festival about how reducing the use of harmful chemicals is similar to climbing the world's highest peaks.
Preventing PFAS Pollution
April 29, 2020
Senior Scientist Tom Bruton gave a talk on PFAS policy and product stewardship. Event: Groundwater Resources Association of California PFAS Week.