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Second International Conference June 29 - July 2,
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Welcome to the 2nd ISIE Conference (Click here for Book of Abstracts in PDF format.) The International Society for Industrial Ecology is pleased to announce that the 2003 conference will be held June 29 - July 2, 2003. Hosted by the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, the second conference is expected to bring together more than 300 individuals from business, engineering, environmental science, social science, government, and community development representing academia, industry, organizations, and agencies from around the world. Following a successful inaugural meeting held November 12-14, 2001 in Leiden, the Netherlands, where over 250 participants explored research and applications related to the emerging field of industrial ecology, the Society is excited to expand and examine links with other environmental disciplines. Through a series of Technical Programs, Plenary Sessions, Short Courses, and a Poster Session, participants will examine current research, applications, and best practices in industrial ecology. Students will have opportunities to network with each other and present their current research in Technical Sessions or the Poster Session. The conference will also feature Exhibitors. Evening events include a pre-conference reception, an All-American BBQ picnic, and a dinner at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Ann Arbor is located 30 minutes west of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. If you are traveling by air, please see the transportation section for details on the 5 - 15% discount we have arranged with Northwest/KLM Airlines. If you are able to spend a few extra days in Michigan, you may wish to explore the unique features that the Great Lakes region has to offer such as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Mackinac Island, or the Upper Peninsula. These sites are approximately a 5 hour drive from Ann Arbor. Co-Chairs: Organized by: The Center for Sustainable Systems (CSS) develops life cycle based models and sustainability metrics to evaluate the performance and to guide the continuous improvement of industrial systems for meeting societal needs. CSS promotes sustainability by developing these tools and knowledge in collaboration with diverse stakeholders so that better informed decisions are made. Special issues:
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