US Policy Highlights
At Change Chemistry, we are advocates for US leadership in innovation, production and use of sustainable chemicals.
As chemistry is intrinsic to virtually all products, a broad swath of the US economy is engaged in the development of sustainable chemistry, including academia, small startups, major chemical producers, small to large commercial and consumer products companies, and retailers of all sizes who provide those products to the public. Change Chemistry focuses on policies that can accelerate the development and scale of new sustainable chemistry processes and products.
Sustainable chemistry innovation can offer improved human and ecological health profiles, enhanced energy efficiency, reduced environmental emissions and reduced waste generation while delivering high-quality products at competitive cost. Both commercial and consumer markets are clamoring for more sustainable chemistry in everyday products, sparking global competition to meet these growing demands. Effective policy ensures US companies and workers seize this innovation challenge and manufacturing opportunity.
Change Chemistry has elevated a focus on policies to support and incentivize R&D and commercialization of sustainable chemistry in the United States.
- Sustainable Chemistry R&D Act (2021): Collective advocacy efforts led by Change Chemistry drove a passage of this act, paving the way for increased federal investments in sustainable chemistry R&D.
- Secured Funding Appropriations: Persistent advocacy secured multiple appropriations, directing crucial funding towards advancing sustainable chemistry research and development.
- Establishment of SusChem Program at NSF: Advocacy efforts, including language inclusion in the 2010 America Competes Act, established the SusChem program at NSF, fostering innovation in sustainable chemistry,
- Coalition for EPA Safer Choice Program: Formation of a coalition to oppose staffing cuts and defunding of the EPA Safe Choice program was supported by a majority of Change Chemistry members.