SimaPro update 7.2.3 was released last week.  The update included some minor bug fixes and improvements to the software as well as some database changes including:

 

 All SimaPro users with a valid service contract will receive the update.   If you need to renew your service contract please contact us.

Triggered by the EPA's Endangerment Finding that greenhouse gases (GHG) pose a threat to public health, the EPA has established the GHG emissions criteria for PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) and Title V permitting under the Clean Air Act. The GHG thresholds for air permitting and implementation schedule were set on May 13th in The Tailoring Rule and since many of our clients will be affected by this rule, EarthShift has partnered with MotiveEarth to offer a free webinar on strategizing for the air permitting process.  MotiveEarth specializes in preparing companies for state and federal greenhouse gas and environmental compliance.  In addition, they support the voluntary efforts of companies seeking to differentiate themselves by taking leadership positions in sustainable practice.  Please talk with your colleagues and let us know if you would be interested in attending this webinar.  We plan to offer the webinar the last week in September.

Toxicity in LCA:working with USEtox- October 7

This one day in-person class covers the theory behind the life cycle impact assessment methods for toxicity, provides explanation of fate, exposure and effect assessment, as well as the similarities  and differences between the toxicity models included in various LCIA methodologies, such as CML2000, IMPACT2002+, TRACI, and ReCiPe.  

The training is given in Portsmouth, NH by dr. Mark Huijbregts, who is a lecturer at the Radboud University Nijmegen, principal developer of the USES-LCA model suite, and co-developer of the USEtox consensus model.

What is USEtox?

USEtox is a scientific consensus model which includes characterization factors for  human toxicity (more than 1000 substances) and for ecotoxicity (more than 2500 substances). UNEP encourages the use of the USEtoxTM model by businesses and governments for charactewrization modeling of human and ecotoxic impacts in LCIA.  The US EPA will incorporate USEtoxTM into TRACI (more information).

 

 

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