The annual Change Chemistry Innovators Roundtable was hosted by Nike in Beaverton, Oregon from October 28-30, 2024. The event brought together 177 participants (147 in-person and 30 virtual) representing 106 organizations across the value chain, including chemical companies, retailers and... Continue Reading
In the rapidly evolving field of materials science, the journey from groundbreaking innovation to market-ready product is fraught with challenges. Chris Musso, Senior Partner and Global Chemicals Practice Leader at McKinsey & Company, has a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding... Continue Reading
Our goal: Enable substitution of high concern solvents present in the consumer goods occupying physical and virtual store shelves (where there are stronger policy and market drivers and lower volume requirements) to build capacity, bolster supply chains and develop markets for solvent... Continue Reading
Dow’s Melissa Schisler and Anouk Van Looveren share their insights on pioneering sustainability and leadership in the chemical industry, inspiring a transformative vision for a more sustainable future. Continue Reading
In late September, as part of Climate Week, Change Chemistry and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute joined forces to host the inaugural ACS-Change Chemistry Sustainability Leader Summit, gathering sustainability leaders from across the chemicals and formulated product sectors... Continue Reading
As the demand for safer chemical products rises and regulatory pressures intensify, companies face the challenge of moving away from hazardous substances while avoiding regrettable substitutions. To make this transition... Continue Reading
Policy work has been a critical element of Change Chemistry’s program activities for well over a decade. Recent examples included the two events (in Washington D.C.) that we co-hosted earlier in the summer, that brought together our members, high-level policymakers, and many others in the US... Continue Reading
Join Amit Paul, CEO of Paxymer, as he shares insights on the challenges green chemistry startups face in securing funding and the innovative approaches needed to drive sustainable change in the industry. Continue Reading
Dear members of our community, At Change Chemistry, we truly believe that feedback is a gift. We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to share insights through our Programs Survey and during our July Retail Leadership Council (RLC) and Supply Chain Working Group... Continue Reading
As July turned into August, Change Chemistry cohosted two events in Washington D.C. that brought together our members, policymakers, and many others in the US sustainable chemistry policy landscape. Continue Reading
Consumers are holding companies to higher sustainability standards and backing up that demand with their wallets. According to a 2023 report by Deloitte, 69% of UK adults value companies producing sustainable packaging and products... Continue Reading
We are delighted to introduce Morgan Ward, the newest Program Manager at Change Chemistry. Morgan's journey in green chemistry began during her undergraduate studies after becoming aware of the waste and hazards in the chemical supply chain. Continue Reading
