Calendar
Call-in numbers
North America: 1-888-864-0817
International: 1-719-234-7889
Participant’s Passcode: 761614
Meeting background
- 7 of the top 10 global PC manufacturers have set goals to phase out PVC, where viable alternatives are identified. They represent over 50% of the worldwide market share for PCs
- PVC alternatives project was proposed at the September 2008 iNEMI Sustainability Summit, approved by the Board of Directors
- The project would focus on 2 areas:
- Cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing PVC versus PVC-free cables
- Technical evaluation of PVC alternatives – electrical, mechanical, safety
Meeting objectives
- Determine industry support for executing the project
- Begin the development of a Statement of Work (SOW) for the project.
Who should participate
- Representatives from the entire electronics supply chain
- OEMs
- ODMs
- EMSs
- Cable Manufacturers
- Resin Manufacturers
- Raw Material Manufacturers – fillers, flame retardants, etc.
- Safety Standards Organizations
- Universities
- LCA consultants
- Governments
Benefits of participation
The purpose of this meeting is to set the priorities and direction for evaluating alternatives to PVC insulation on cables. Your participation will allow you to help establish this agenda for the electronics industry.
For additional details
All files are PDF unless otherwise noted
iNEMI PVC Alternatives Project Proposal, Scott O'Connell (Dell Inc,), October 22, 2008
iNEMI Telecon Meeting Minutes, November 6, 2008
iNEMI Telecon Meeting Minutes, November 20, 2008
iNEMI Telecon Meeting Minutes, December 4, 2008
iNEMI Telecon Meeting Minutes, December 18, 2008
iNEMI Project Materials Matrix (Excel), December 7, 2008
PE Americas/PE International - List of PVC-Related Projects
SOW Template (Word)
For additional information, contact
Scott O’Connell
Dell Inc.
scott_oconnell@dell.com
Jim Arnold
iNEMI
jim.arnold@rissastudios.com