Alternatives Analysis Resources
Below are Alternatives Analysis resource materials, including information on training and workshops, an Alternatives Analysis Guide, fact sheets, templates, reports, and other relevant references.
Alternatives Analysis Guide
Alternatives Analysis Report Templates
Preliminary Alternatives Analysis Report Template, version 1.2 [June 2020]
Alternatives Assessment References
Alternatives Assessment Examples
Other Alternatives Analysis Documents
- Safer Product Alternatives Analysis: Methods, Models, and Tools. January 2011. UC Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Science and Management
- Developing a Framework for the Incorporation of Life Cycle Considerations into Alternatives Analysis. March 2015. UC Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Science and Management
- Pilot Study to Support Alternatives Analysis: Evaluating Alternatives to Methylene Chloride in Paint Stripper. 2016. UC Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Science and Management
- Cost-Benefit Analysis Support for California EPA’s Green Chemistry Initiative, August 2012, UC Berkeley Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
- Developing Regulatory Alternatives Analysis Methodologies for the California Green Chemistry Initiative, August 2011, UCLA Sustainable Technology & Policy Program
- Integrating Safer Alternatives into Chemical Policy: Developing a Regulatory Framework for AB 1879. December 2009. UCLA Law and Environmental Health
Workshops and Trainings
The purpose of this video training series is to provide information, guidance, and assistance on complying with Priority Product regulations. We hope this will help increase your understanding of the process and clarify the important procedural steps associated with compliance.
CalSAFER
Training Series on Using CalSAFER
This video training series provides instructions on how to submit the various types of notifications and reports in CalSAFER, SCP’s information management system.
SCP Key Info
- About Safer Consumer Products
- Program Overview
- Priority Product Work Plan
- Candidate Chemicals
- Priority Products
- Alternatives Analysis
- Regulatory Response
- Compliance & Enforcement
- Research Studies
- Early-stage SCP Projects
- Information Call-in
- Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Program
- Limiting Copper in Brake Pads