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U. Chicago Professor Laura Gagliardi Wins Schrödinger Medal for Research that Accelerates Climate Solutions
Her work in theoretical and computational chemistry unlocks potential for catalysis, carbon capture, and water harvesting
U. Chicago Professor Laura Gagliardi Wins Schrödinger Medal for Research that Accelerates Climate Solutions
Her work in theoretical and computational chemistry unlocks potential for catalysis, carbon capture, and water harvesting
Special Journal Issue to Focus on Green and Sustainable Chemistry in Africa
Sustainability & Circularity NOW announces call for papers; deadline November 15, 2026
New Methods to Integrate Environmental Justice when Looking for Safer Chemical Alternatives
"The project aims to ensure that chemical safety evaluations better account for the needs and experiences of disproportionately impacted communities."
"Green and Sustainable Batteries" is Focus of Latest Research Collection in RSC Green Chemistry Journal
45 articles "spotlight the cutting-edge advances, critical challenges, and radical ideas shaping the future of energy storage."
"How Do We Make Sustainability Meaningful in the Chemistry Classroom?"
Royal Society of Chemistry releases Part 3 of its Green Shoots report on integrating climate change and sustainability into chemistry education
Canadian Schools Team Up to Host Symposium - "Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill"
May 19-20, 2026 - Small decisions in the lab that yield outsized sustainability benefits
Green Chemistry Commitment Releases 2025 Status Report
The program to stimulate green chemistry education & research now reaches more than 6,700 faculty and 1.6 million students at colleges and universities around the world
Yale Accepting Applications for 2026–2027 Green Chemistry for Climate & Sustainability Certificate
A program for public, private and nonprofit professionals -- and advanced students -- who want to help create a more sustainable industrial economy. Does not require an extensive chemistry background.
Special Journal Issue to Focus on Green and Sustainable Chemistry in Africa
Sustainability & Circularity NOW announces call for papers; deadline November 15, 2026
Q4 2025 Sustainable Chemistry Investment Report is Published
Multi-year downward trend begins to stabilize, but not enough flowing to early-stage startups
New Report Explores Policy Incentives that Could Remove Barriers to Sustainable Chemistry
Recommendations based on input from companies and associations that represent the full breadth of the chemical enterprise value chain
New Methods to Integrate Environmental Justice when Looking for Safer Chemical Alternatives
"The project aims to ensure that chemical safety evaluations better account for the needs and experiences of disproportionately impacted communities."
24-Hour Global Webinar to Mark 1-Year Anniversary of Stockholm Declaration
Speakers will celebrate the international call to action with updates on green and sustainable chemistry activities from around the world
New Report Explores Policy Incentives that Could Remove Barriers to Sustainable Chemistry
Recommendations based on input from companies and associations that represent the full breadth of the chemical enterprise value chain
Netherlands Launching Centre to Help Companies Innovate Using Principles of "Safe and Sustainable by Design"
An initiative to ensure that health, safety, and sustainability are considered along with cost and performance at the earliest stages of Dutch product design.
Industry & Government Leaders Meet in Brussels to Advance Sustainable Chemistry in Europe
"Ultimately, sustainable chemistry is not just a technical challenge — it’s a societal one. The transformation ahead will depend on building [a] shared narrative and advancing collaboration across sectors, regions, and disciplines."
24-Hour Global Webinar to Mark 1-Year Anniversary of Stockholm Declaration
Speakers will celebrate the international call to action with updates on green and sustainable chemistry activities from around the world
New Report Explores Policy Incentives that Could Remove Barriers to Sustainable Chemistry
Recommendations based on input from companies and associations that represent the full breadth of the chemical enterprise value chain
Industry & Government Leaders Meet in Brussels to Advance Sustainable Chemistry in Europe
"Ultimately, sustainable chemistry is not just a technical challenge — it’s a societal one. The transformation ahead will depend on building [a] shared narrative and advancing collaboration across sectors, regions, and disciplines."
Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future Receives Broad Support from Across the Chemical Enterprise
"...we must ensure that our design, development, and implementation of chemical products and processes proceed in a manner that integrates the goal of reducing or eliminating harm to people and the planet..."
Q4 2025 Sustainable Chemistry Investment Report is Published
Multi-year downward trend begins to stabilize, but not enough flowing to early-stage startups
Uganda Centre to Host Green Chemistry Hackathon 2025
"Calling All Ugandan Innovators, Students, and Green Chemistry Enthusiasts! This is your platform to solve real-world industrial challenges and fuel a sustainable future."
Serbia's Center for Cleaner Production Hosting 2nd Annual Green Hackathon
Competitors using green chemistry to find better ways to remove harmful chemicals from plastic and electronic waste.
Greenovate Accelerator 2025 Showcases Startups in Indonesia
An opportunity for the innovators to pitch their ideas to industry and investors.
Q4 2025 Sustainable Chemistry Investment Report is Published
Multi-year downward trend begins to stabilize, but not enough flowing to early-stage startups
New Report Details Industry & Consumer Perspectives on Green Chemistry
Strong potential for widespread green chemistry adoption, if barriers can be overcome
Mechanochemistry ~ Ancient Skills Give Rise to Cutting-Edge Sustainable Manufacturing Techniques
In this episode, we look at Mechanochemistry, a suite of chemical processing methods that have their roots in our ancient past, but which are being investigated anew for their potential to make those manufacturing systems cleaner, safer, and more efficient.
"We are Going to Be Rebels Together" - Univ. of Toronto's Green Chemistry Initiative
Hear how the Univ. of Toronto's student-led Green Chemistry Initiative works to engage their peers in the science of sustainability.
Students Learn Green Chemistry by Taking on Real-world Sustainability Challenges
Hear how Professor Glenn Hurst gets his students out into the world to see first-hand how their training in chemistry & chemical engineering can help tackle sustainability challenges.
How Green Chemistry Can Help Advance Environmental Justice
Hear how advances in green chemistry can help address environmental justice challenges.
Canadian Schools Team Up to Host Symposium - "Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill"
May 19-20, 2026 - Small decisions in the lab that yield outsized sustainability benefits
24-Hour Global Webinar to Mark 1-Year Anniversary of Stockholm Declaration
Speakers will celebrate the international call to action with updates on green and sustainable chemistry activities from around the world
Uganda Centre to Host Green Chemistry Hackathon 2025
"Calling All Ugandan Innovators, Students, and Green Chemistry Enthusiasts! This is your platform to solve real-world industrial challenges and fuel a sustainable future."
Serbia's Center for Cleaner Production Hosting 2nd Annual Green Hackathon
Competitors using green chemistry to find better ways to remove harmful chemicals from plastic and electronic waste.
Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community
"The GCTLC is the place for everyone in the green chemistry community to learn, share, connect and grow"
Green Chemistry for Sustainability
"A global community of researchers, leaders, and visionaries designing a sustainable future through green chemistry and engineering"
Global Green Chemistry Initiative
A program to advance the awareness and deployment of Green Chemistry ideas and processes throughout the world.
Videos about Green & Sustainable Chemistry
A YouTube playlist of videos about Green and Sustainable Chemistry from other sources
Mechanochemistry ~ Ancient Skills Give Rise to Cutting-Edge Sustainable Manufacturing Techniques
In this episode, we look at Mechanochemistry, an suite of chemical processing methods that have their roots in our ancient past, but which are being investigated anew for their potential to make those manufacturing systems cleaner, safer, and more efficient. Support our work with a one-time donation
How Green Chemistry Can Help Advance Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice has to do, in part, with people who are regularly and unfairly exposed to the harmful waste streams and byproducts of our industrial economy. In this episode of Green Chem Essential, a look at how green chemistry can help these people by changing how industry does things. Support
Using AI & Machine Learning to Accelerate Sustainable Innovation
If we're going to meet the demands of sustainability and climate change in the time needed, scientific advancements will have to happen faster than traditional methods of discovery can often make possible. Hear how researchers are trying to use the combined powers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine