The scientific basis for sustainability from first principles [thermodynamics, role of solar energy, species interaction and biological diversity]. Breakout sessions: science-based considerations relative to locating water treatment and sewage treatment facilities in remote areas.

Workshop II - The Business Case for Sustainability.

Sunday, April 10, 1 PM to 4 PM

Why Sustainability makes good business sense. This workshop will include real program information from three companies. Breakout included: Identification of long term societal implications of two new technologies. Presented in cooperation with The Center for Sustainable Technology Practices.

Workshop III - Applications of Sustainability in Industry

Tuesday, April 12, 7 PM to 9:30 PM

Will focus on how sustainability is measured and various metrics tools: lifecycle inventory, total benefit and cost assessment, metrics calculations. Presented in cooperation with the Center for Sustainable Technology Practices. Breakout: Walkthrough metrics calculation for acetic acid and/or Total Cost Assessment demonstration (dependent on enrollment).

Workshop IV - Individual Activism

Wednesday, April 13, 7 PM to 9:30 PM

Will show what an individual can do to implement sustainability in business practices and the individual's daily lives.

A fifth workshop is planned on specific industrial cases; it is being developed by Tom Marrero of University of Missouri.

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CONFERENCE IN 2004

AIChE Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, November 7-11, 2004

Short Course:
Sustainability Workshops

For Registration Assistance or Information contact:
Darlene Schuster

Workshop 1: The Science Behind Sustainability
Sunday November 7, 9 am to 12 noon - Room 8B, Austin Convention Center
Explore the scientific basis for sustainability from first principles. Led by Earl Beaver.

Workshop 2: The Business Case for Sustainability
Sunday November 7, 1 pm to 4 pm - Room 8B, Austin Convention Center
Learn why sustainability makes good business sense - In cooperation with The Center for Sustainable Technology Practices.

Workshop 3: Applications of Sustainability in Industry
Thursday November 11, 9 am to 12 noon - Room 402, Austin Convention Center
Learn how sustainability is measured and various metrics tools. In cooperation with Sylvatica and the Center for Sustainable Technology Practices.

Workshop 4: Individual Activism
Thursday November 12, 1 pm to 4 pm - Room 402, Austin Convention Center
Discover what you as an individual can do to implement sustainability in your business practices and daily lives.

Summary:

Workshop 1 - The Science behind Sustainability - Reading List
Scientific Bases for Sustainability from Physics, Chemistry and Biology
The Role of a Species and its Value
The Economic Case for Sustainability
Introduction to Sustainability Tools
Breakout Sessions on Using Concepts of Sustainability to make Decisions

Workshop 2 - The Business Case for Sustainability - B&W copy of slides
Why Sustainability makes good business sense
Industry
Government
Examples of what specific companies are doing
Setting Goals Based on Sustainability
Measuring Progress
Breakout on Site Location Issues for a Manufacturing Company

Workshop 3 - Applications of Sustainability in Industry - B&W copy of slides
The tools for sustainable decision-making
Sustainability Metrics
Total Cost & Benefit Assessment
Using Sustainability in Research & Development
Breakout on Emerging Technologies
Using Sustainability in Process Design

Workshop 4 - Individual Activism - Handout on Actions
What Steps to Take at Home
What Steps to Take at Work
Influencing Government to Make Best Use of Land
'Quick and Easy' Versions of Sustainability Tools

AIChE Spring National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 25-29, 2004

Topical: Green Engineering Topical (T4)