LANSING, MI (WNEM) - <\/p>\n
Going Green could earn you an award from the state. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (EPA) has announced open nominations for the fourth annual Michigan Green Chemistry Governor's Awards. <\/p>\n
The Governor's Awards recognize advances that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture, or use, or that promote activities which support or implement those technologies and efforts. The awards acknowledge efforts to design and implement safer and more sustainable chemicals, processes, and products. <\/p>\n
Awards are open to individuals, groups, and organizations, both non-profit and for profit. The program was established by the Michigan Green Chemistry Roundtable, and it celebrates innovations using green chemistry in Michigan. Eleven awards have been presented in the first three years of the program. <\/p>\n
Entries must be sent no later than July 20. The awards will be presented at the 2012 Michigan Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference: \"Driving Sustainable Manufacturing,\" which is scheduled Oct. 26 at Wayne State University. <\/p>\n
For a copy of the nomination packet, or more information on the Michigan Green Chemistry Program, visit the DEQ Web site at http:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/greenchemistry<\/a>, or call the DEQ Environmental Assistance Center at 800662-9278. <\/p>\n Copyright 2012 WNEM (Meredith Broadcasting). All rights reserved. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n More: LANSING, MI (WNEM) - Going Green could earn you an award from the state. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (EPA) has announced open nominations for the fourth annual Michigan Green Chemistry Governor's Awards. The Governor's Awards recognize advances that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture, or use, or that promote activities which support or implement those technologies and efforts Continue reading
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