Green Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry

EPA through its past efforts and relationship building has been interested in technical opportunities to enhance green quality, especially solvent recovery and reuse within facilities and third party markets related to opportunities for solvent exchange. In addition, EPA is interested in the associated total life cycle improvements that can be achieved, such as energy conservation and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, all of which are possible through joint collaboration. During the video conference, three presentations were provided. In addition, there was a follow-up discussion with an audience of industry and government representatives interested in pharmaceutical manufacturing in Puerto Rico. There were approximately 30 participants at video conference locations in: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philadelphia; and New York City. The event was coordinated with special assistance from EPA Region 2 Caribbean Environmental Protection Division and EPA Region 3 as well as with critical technical support by EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.