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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

From June 12th to 14th, Dow Silicones Belgium proudly hosted the 2024 European Forum from Change Chemistry, a prestigious and influential gathering for stakeholders across the chemical value chain to promote safe and sustainable chemistry practices. Continue Reading

The recent third annual Change Chemistry’s European Forum, held in Belgium and hosted by Dow, was a resounding success, highlighting the industry's readiness for significant, transformative shifts. Continue Reading