What is green Chemistry...
Green chemistry is driven by innovation and purposeful design. Technologies reducing the presence of hazardous substances in our environment are evolving quickly and are benefiting entire communities. A major impact of green chemistry and green engineering on emerging nations is still elusive, despite the motivation and indisputable need. To accelerate change, awareness raising and support of local capacities is key.
The 12 principles of green chemistry are very powerful guidelines.
Guidelines for the prevention of exposure to hazardous substances, substances like persistent organic pollutants (POPs) or mercury.
To protect humans and the environment it will take a great effort, an effort only achievable through innovation, creation and capacity building.
We are on a mission to build a global green chemistry network: different areas of research and different countries, encompassing one goal - global sustainability.
The Global Greenchem Innovation and Network Programm started off in 2022, and www.chemistryforsustainability.org is a new exciting Green Chemistry Network and Knowledge Repository developed in partnershirp with the American Chemical Society (ACS).
In 2025 we will start 6 accelerator programs in 6 different countries, focused on Green Chemistry, Green Engineering and sustainable technology.
Additionally, we will identify insudtry partners in the particpating nations that want ti implement ngreen technologies, and avoid the use of harmful chemicals.
Globalgreenchem will form an integral part of the GC&E community by 2028 and beyond!