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Bridging Gaps in Materials Commercialization: Insights from Chris Musso
Bridging Gaps in Materials Commercialization: Insights from Chris Musso

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

Date posted12/3/2024


Scaling Sustainable Solvents: A Collaborative Path to Safer Solutions in 2025
Scaling Sustainable Solvents: A Collaborative Path to Safer Solutions in 2025

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

Postedby Dr. Rui Resendes
Date posted11/20/2024


Empowering Women Leaders: Dow’s Path to Sustainable Innovation
Empowering Women Leaders: Dow’s Path to Sustainable Innovation

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

Date posted11/13/2024


A Letter from Change Chemistry Executive Director Joel Tickner
A Letter from Change Chemistry Executive Director Joel Tickner

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

Postedby Dr. Joel Tickner
Date posted11/1/2024


The Safer Chemistry IMPACT FUND: Revolutionizing Chemical Safety Through Shared Data & Partnerships
The Safer Chemistry IMPACT FUND: Revolutionizing Chemical Safety Through Shared Data & Partnerships

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

Postedby Bill Walsh
Date posted10/25/2024


Creating a Supportive Policy Environment in Europe: Where are We Today
Creating a Supportive Policy Environment in Europe: Where are We Today

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

Postedby Dr. Asli Tamer Vestlund
Date posted09/25/2024


Bridging the Gap: Amit Paul on the Realities of Scaling Green Chemistry Innovations
Bridging the Gap: Amit Paul on the Realities of Scaling Green Chemistry Innovations

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

Postedby Amit Paul
Date posted09/25/2024


Your Feedback, Our Progress: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Chemistry Together
Your Feedback, Our Progress: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Chemistry Together

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

Date posted09/20/2024


Change Chemistry Brings Together Many Voices on Sustainable Chemistry Policy in D.C.
Change Chemistry Brings Together Many Voices on Sustainable Chemistry Policy in D.C.

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

Date posted08/29/2024


Green Products Continue to Punch Above Their Weight Class
Green Products Continue to Punch Above Their Weight Class

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

Postedby Alexandra Taylor
Date posted07/22/2024


Introducing Morgan Ward: A Champion of Green Chemistry at Change Chemistry
Introducing Morgan Ward: A Champion of Green Chemistry at Change Chemistry

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

Postedby Morgan Ward, M.S.
Date posted07/17/2024


Change Chemistry 2024 European Forum: Accelerating Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Change Chemistry 2024 European Forum: Accelerating Green and Sustainable Chemistry

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

Date posted07/3/2024