C4S Workshop: Certified Sustainable Products: Innovation in Manufacturing

Friday, March 12, 2010

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Hosted by: Eaton Corporation, 1000 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Township 15108

Fee: $75.00 Sustainable Pittsburgh/C4S members; $95.00 nonmembers

Register at www.C4SPgh.org.

Contact: Matthew M. Mehalik, Ph.D., Program Manager, Sustainable Pittsburgh at (412) 258-6644 or mmehalik@sustainablepittsburgh.org

This workshop features manufacturers and purchasers who have successfully achieved sustainable product certification as well as guidance on the certification process itself. Two panels of high profile industry leaders provide details on the benefits of certification—in terms of financial payback, regulatory risk minimization, and, most importantly, as an innovation driver for tapping into growing new markets.

Credibility of green claims continues to impact how sustainable products are perceived in the marketplace. Greenwashing has become commonplace. This workshop provides certified and credible/verifiable standards that address greenwashing concerns in an increasingly complex marketplace.

Southwestern Pennsylvania is well-positioned to help its manufacturers command the growing field of products based on sustainable solutions.