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Empowering Change: Sustainable Chemistry Policy Advocacy in 2024

Change Chemistry views policy as a critical lever for systemic change amid escalating planetary challenges. With a focus on incentivizing safer, sustainable chemistry and harmonizing policies, the organization is eager to bring advocacy to the forefront of its efforts in 2024 while leveraging... Continue Reading

Holistic Product Considerations for Alternatives Assessment

In 2023, a sub-committee of the Change Chemistry Retailer Leadership Council formed to develop a question framework entitled Holistic Product Considerations for Alternatives Assessment. This framework is designed for use by a retail or brand manager who aims to make an informed decision before recom Continue Reading

Welcome to the Change Chemistry Member Website

Welcome to our website! In order to get the most out of your member experience, you will need to create a login. Please follow the steps below to get logged in. With your login, you will be able to: Register for events Update your profile information Track attendance and engagement across... Continue Reading

Lessons for Green Chemistry Commercialization

Sustainable Chemistry Catalyst at the University of Massachusetts Lowell produced a report commissioned by GC3, “Analyzing Success Factors to Accelerate the Commercialization of New Technologies that Replace Incumbents.” Through a series of four case studies, coupled with research and... Continue Reading

GC3 Seeks Input on Silicones

Beauty product manufacturers should complete a short survey by August 5. he Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3) is working to advance the development of more sustainable alternatives to silicone chemistry currently used in skin care, hair care, and cosmetic products. To ensure the work... Continue Reading

2021 GC3 Year in Review

The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3) is pleased to announce publication of its Annual Year in Review. The report highlights GC3 and GC3 member accomplishments as we work to accelerate the growth of green chemistry solutions. Come join us as we work to change chemistry! DOWNLOAD NOW Continue Reading

Landscape Analysis of Drivers, Enablers, and Barriers to Plasticizer Substitution

The goal of this report is to identify barriers and enablers to the adoption of green and sustainable chemistry that can be effectively leveraged to accelerate commercialization and adoption actions in the future. The report focuses on identifying factors that have led to the successful... Continue Reading

Green Chemistry: A Strong Driver of Innovation, Growth, and Business Opportunity

As investors and manufacturers seek new market opportunities for growth in the chemical sector, one of the portfolios attracting attention is the expanding portfolio of green chemicals—chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances from... Continue Reading

Change Chemistry (Formerly GC3) Recommended Framework for Ingredient Disclosure for Articles

Change Chemistry (formerly GC3) member retailers are working to implement chemicals policies and strategies that require information about chemicals in articles to enable informed decision making about the products they source and sell. Change Chemistry member suppliers recognize the need for... Continue Reading

Silicone Chemistry Alternatives for Cosmetics and Personal Care

Chemical suppliers and cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers within the Change Chemistry membership worked collaboratively to create a document to inform the development of green chemistry alternatives to silicone chemistry for cosmetic and personal care products. Continue Reading

The GC3 Blueprint of Green Chemistry Opportunities for a Circular Economy

Through research and stakeholder discussion, the GC3 Circular Economy Program aimed to highlight the synergies between green chemistry and the circular economy to enable and optimize the adoption of both. Continue Reading

Facing Pressure, Chemical Industry Grapples With Sustainability Push

The chemical industry is facing growing pressure from consumers and shareholders to adopt more sustainable practices, including producing less-toxic chemicals and cutting greenhouse gases (GHG), though industry officials told a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) panel they face significant... Continue Reading