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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

Bringing safer, more sustainable chemistry to scale requires more than good intentions—it demands access to the right information. From understanding what's in a formulation to identifying functional alternatives or mapping out chemical supply chains, today’s innovators are navigating a complex... Continue Reading

Scientific innovation plays a critical role in addressing global challenges, from environmental contamination to the development of safer, more sustainable materials. But bridging the gap between research and real-world application remains a challenge for many organizations. Continue Reading

We urgently need to move beyond carbon accounting – this is the message I delivered and reinforced at this year’s ChemCon Americas Conference where Change Chemistry had a strong presence in both shaping the agenda and in presentations. To be clear, I’m not questioning the importance of... Continue Reading

How can AI and Big Data help make informed decisions about safer products—and what does that mean for consumers, researchers, and the industry? In this Q&A, Clearya founder Amit Rosner discusses the role of data-driven solutions in advancing safer chemistry. Continue Reading

Each New Year offers a chance to envision what we want to accomplish in the next 12 months. For me, this year will bring a significant transition. After nearly 20 years as Change Chemistry’s Executive Director, I will step down from this role and become a strategic advisor to the organization... Continue Reading

Explore John Warner's insights on bridging the gap in green chemistry through innovation, education, and collaboration, and uncover the challenges and opportunities shaping its future. Continue Reading