Sustainability

Global GreenChem Toolkit

This toolkit has a number of different modules ranging from an overview of sustainability, the 12 principles of green chemistry, real world examples and case studies to using biomimicry as an innovation driver, regulations and international conventions and chemical substitution and alternatives assessment.

Engagement of early-career scientists in sustainable chemistry: science policy perspectives

As global sustainability challenges become more complex and interconnected, the engagement of scientists, and specifically early-career chemists in policymaking, is gaining urgency. This perspective highlights the current status of science policy engagement in chemistry across all continents. It identifies key institutional models, regional disparities and opportunities for action. Using examples from Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania, we explore how chemists are engaging and shaping the science policy interface.

Green Chemistry: Strategies and Sustainable Approaches for Bridging UN SDGS

Green chemistry provides a sustainable approach to chemical processes by minimizing waste, lowering toxicity, and increasing energy efficiency, all while adhering to its 12 principles. Utilizing renewable resources is essential to green chemistry because it promotes a circular economy in which waste is reduced and materials are reused. This strategy focuses on creating environmentally friendly substitutes for conventional chemical processes, like bio-based synthesis techniques that use enzymes, microbes, and plant extracts to lessen reliance on non-renewable resources.