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iNEMI PVC Alternatives Initiative
Teleconference
Thursday, December 3, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

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Topic: PVC Alternatives Project Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm, Central Standard Time (Chicago, GMT-06:00)
Meeting Number: 739 066 042
Meeting Password: (This meeting does not require a password.)



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Upcoming telecons (each on Thursday)

     December 3


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. 


Click here for additional details, presentations and minutes

For additional information, contact

Scott O’Connell
Dell Inc.
scott_oconnell@dell.com

Jim Arnold
iNEMI
jim.arnold@rissastudios.com