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