Energy Initiatives Press Room

April 2010

US EPA & AIChE PARTNER TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY

AIChE and its Institute for Sustainability are working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the 6th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo, which will be held in conjunction with events marking the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. The expo, to be held on April 24th and 25th on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will showcase the work of innovative engineers, scientists and business leaders who are committed to economic growth, while reducing environmental impact. The expo will also host the presentation of awards to winners of EPA’s sustainable design competition for college students, P3 – People, Prosperity and the Planet.