Publications

Change Chemistry project groups have produced the following publications. These are available for free download and distribution. These cutting-edge resources were developed though the efforts of Change Chemistry project groups and provide extensive case examples, research, and analysis related to the application of green chemistry and design for environment. For more information on publications, please contact us.

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Silicone Chemistry Alternatives for Cosmetics and Personal Care
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

Date posted04/23/2021


The GC3 Blueprint of Green Chemistry Opportunities for a Circular Economy
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

Date posted02/1/2021


Sustainable Chemistry in Manufacturing Processes Roundtable - Summary Report
Sustainable Chemistry in Manufacturing Processes Roundtable - Summary Report

The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3) co-hosted a virtual roundtable on Sustainable Chemistry in Manufacturing Processes on November 17, 2020, to collect industry stakeholders’ perspectives... Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2020


RLC Statement on Chemical Innovation Priorities and Transparency Road Map
RLC Statement on Chemical Innovation Priorities and Transparency Road Map

In June 2019, the Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3) released a statement developed by its Retailer Leadership Council (RLC) outlining chemical functions and priority product categories where innovation in safer alternatives is needed. Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2019


 Joint Statement on using Green Chemistry and Safer Alternatives to Advance Sustainable Products
 Joint Statement on using Green Chemistry and Safer Alternatives to Advance Sustainable Products

In 2016, the RLC released the Joint Statement on using Green Chemistry and Safer Alternatives to Advance Sustainable Products. The statement was unaniymously adopted by eleven participating companies. Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2016


Measuring Progress towards Green Chemistry
Measuring Progress towards Green Chemistry

Change Chemistry commissioned this research from Environmental & Public Health Consulting to support its efforts to mainstream green chemistry by understanding barriers and opportunities to accelerating green chemistry adoption across supply chains. Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2015


An Agenda to Mainstream Green Chemistry
An Agenda to Mainstream Green Chemistry

Ninety percent of manufactured goods are in some way linked to the chemical industry. Yet, despite its many environmental, public health, business, and economic benefits, green chemistry is still only a small part of the chemical enterprise. Continue Reading

Date posted11/2/2015


Advancing Green Chemistry: Barriers to Adoption&Ways to Accelerate Green Chemistry in Supply Chains
Advancing Green Chemistry: Barriers to Adoption&Ways to Accelerate Green Chemistry in Supply Chains

There continues to be a growing interest and awareness in green chemistry. There are successful cases of adoption of safer alternatives, and scaling of supply, in response to demands from regulators and customers. However, overall progress is slow, measured in decades. Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2015


Making the Business & Economic Case for Safer Chemistry
Making the Business & Economic Case for Safer Chemistry

This report, authored by the consulting firm Trucost, evaluates the potential business and economic value of safer chemistry. This includes reducing the use and generation of hazardous substances, reducing the human health and environmental impacts of processes and products, and... Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2015


The Green Chemistry Checklist: Green Chemistry and Safer Products Business Commitment
The Green Chemistry Checklist: Green Chemistry and Safer Products Business Commitment

Customers are increasingly expecting companies to show leadership in developing safer products to protect health and the environment. This creates a market opportunity for innovative companies that are able to bring safer chemicals and products to market. Continue Reading

Date posted02/3/2014


Chemical Hazard Assessments of Alternative Plasticizers for Wire & Cable Applications
Chemical Hazard Assessments of Alternative Plasticizers for Wire & Cable Applications

Change Chemistry developed and led a collaborative effort to evaluate safer alternatives to a known toxic phthalate plasticizer used in wire & cable applications -- DEHP di(2-ethyl hexyl phthalate). Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2013


Policy Statement on Green Chemistry in Higher Education
Policy Statement on Green Chemistry in Higher Education

We are deeply concerned that students are graduating from our colleges and universities with insufficient understanding of environmental and sustainability issues. For our companies to compete successfully in a global economy... Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2013