Green Chemistry in California

SPECIAL REPORT

Green Chemistry in California:
A Framework for Leadership in
Chemicals Policy and Innovation
Michael P. Wilson with Daniel A. Chia and Bryan C. Ehlers

Prepared for:
The California Senate Environmental Quality Committee
The California Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

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The California Policy Research Center (CPRC), a University of California program under the aegis of the Office of the President, applies the UC system’s extensive research expertise to analysis, development, and implementation of state policy as well as federal policy on issues of statewide importance. CPRC provides technical assistance to policymakers, commissions policyrelevant research, and disseminates research findings and recommendations through publications and special briefings.
This report was prepared in response to a January 2004 request for technical assistance in the area of chemicals policy from California State Senator Byron Sher, chair of the Senate
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Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials. The request was prompted by the committees’ interest in a California chemicals policy that would address public and environmental health concerns while also building long-term capacity in the design, production, and use of chemicals that are safer for humans and the environment. The committees were also interested in the implications for California of chemicals policy developments

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