What brands need to know—now PFAS regulations are accelerating, consumer scrutiny is rising, and cookware is facing increasing regulatory and market pressure. This new report examines the current landscape of PFAS‑free alternatives for non‑stick cookware, including what’s... Continue Reading
Dear Change Chemistry Members, Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful and restorative holiday season. As we begin 2026, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued membership and your shared commitment to advancing safer and more sustainable chemistry. This year marks... Continue Reading
We wish you a restful holiday season filled with peace. We are grateful for the partnership and leadership of our members and partners as we work together to advance safer and more sustainable chemistry and help drive market transformation across the value chain. As we head into 2026, Change... Continue Reading
Strategy Session – Building a Shared Agenda for Advancing Sustainable Chemistry In November 2025, Change Chemistry hosted a strategy session led by Executive Director Jason Pearson and Program Director Jenny MacKellar. The discussion focused on creating a collaborative roadmap for... Continue Reading
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I am honored to write to you for the first time as Executive Director, a role I stepped into just over a month ago. In these early weeks, I have devoted myself to learning, listening, and connecting—immersing myself in what makes our organization and this community so remarkable. Continue Reading
Chemistry is the key tool that will enable products and materials to have enhanced durability, recyclability, and amenability to remanufacturing, meaning chemistry and circularity are intrinsically linked. However, this connection may be overlooked, and in those cases, progress is stunted. Continue Reading
The Change Chemistry Board of Directors and Founder Joel Tickner today announced a strategic leadership transition to position the organization for its next phase of impact-focused growth. Current Board member Jason Pearson will step into the role of Executive Director, effective June 1, 2025... Continue Reading
Dear Change Chemistry Community, After nearly 20 years, today marks my final day as Founder and Executive Director of Change Chemistry. This is a bittersweet moment for me. It’s a bittersweet milestone—stepping back from something I’ve helped build is no small thing. But... Continue Reading
Microplastics are everywhere. They've been found in the deepest ocean trenches and on remote mountaintops, in drinking water and soil, and in human lungs, placentas, and blood. These tiny plastic particles are nearly universal — but our understanding of their impacts is still catching up. Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD NOW DOWNLOAD NOW Dear Change Chemistry community: In a year of increasing urgency for sustainable solutions, Change Chemistry strengthened its role as a leading voice in the movement—growing our membership, influencing policy, and accelerating the adoption of safer chemistries. Our... Continue Reading
At Change Chemistry, we remain resolutely committed to our mission of catalyzing the development, commercialization, scale and adoption of safer and more sustainable chemistry technologies. Continue Reading
