Industry/Corporation

Poor indoor air quality poses a significant threat to human health, with various construction products such as paint, furniture, wood flooring and carpets being potential contributors to unhealthy indoor air. These materials often release harmful chemicals into the environment, posing risks to occupants over an extended period after installation. The resultant health issues are diverse and underscore the multifaceted impact on individuals within built environments.

Addressing these risks necessitates a strategic shift towards the utilization of soy and other bio based building materials, which not only enhance indoor air quality but also align with sustainable practices. Biobased materials offer a myriad of advantages, including a reduced carbon footprint, lower volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, and improved performance compared to their petrochemical-based counterparts. Beyond their environmental benefits, these renewable and low-toxicity materials actively contribute to meeting compliance standards, such as the International Green Construction Code and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system.

Thrust Areas

Green Chemistry

Nanomaterials & Nano Chemistry

Computational Chemistry

Supramolecular Chemistry

Atmospheric Chemistry

Photocatalysis

Sustainable Cement Production

Organic Synthesis and catalysis

Chemical Biology

Biodegradable Plastics & Polymer Composites

Bio-catalysis & Biomaterials

Biosensors

Biofuels & Biorefining

Computational Modelling and AI in Drug Development

Toxicology & Narcotics

Natural Products and Phytochemicals

Groundwater and Wastewater Remediation

Water Quality and Research

Air quality Monitoring

Agrochemicals & Agro-contaminants

Bioremediation

Green Building Materials

Photovoltaics and Supercapacitors

Environmental Education and Awareness

Hydrogen Energy

Efficient Energy Materials

Nanoelectronics and Battery Research

Sensor and Electrochemical Sensing

Drinking and waste Water chemistry and related Technology

Electrocatalysis

Nano Emulsions, Coatings & Adhesives

Alternative Energy Resources

Sustainable Energy Policies

Drug Designing & Pharmacology

Drug Development and Formulations

Process Development

Sustainable Production & Management in Industries

Advances towards Net Zero

Rain Water Harvesting

Air Quality Monitoring

Symposium:

The GCI is a student organization focused on raising awareness and promoting green chemistry practices within the chemistry community. In partnership with McGill University, we are currently organizing our 9th annual GCI Symposium, “Making Greener Choices: A more sustainable approach to chemistry”, that aims to encourage students to implement more sustainable practices in their research, teaching and careers. 

Our events are designed to connect students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members interested in Green Chemistry with current leaders in the field to discuss advances in chemical processes and the future of sustainable research practices.  This year we will be featuring speakers from academia and industry, as well as a student-led panel discussion and a workshop with ACS Green Chemistry Institute. 

Posters:

We will also be hosting a poster session which we encourage your students to submit an abstract for. Abstracts are limited to 200 characters. The inclusion or mention of Green Chemistry elements or aspects is not a prerequisite for the submission of poster abstracts. However, all presenters are invited to look for opportunities to talk about Green Chemistry within the context of their research. Posters from previous conferences are welcome!  

Travel Scholarships:

We are offering travel scholarships to contribute towards the commute and accommodation expenses. The amount awarded will depend on the total estimated expenditure of each attendee.

Speaker Lineup:

Additional Information:

ICCE is a global platform for educators, teachers, chemists, and scientists around the world to bring chemical education closer to sustainable prosperity and pave the way to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Specifically, the objectives are:
1) To provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas related to chemical education among researchers, educators, students, and other stakeholders from around the world.
2) To facilitate collaboration and networking among individual and institutions involved in chemical education, with the aim of fostering partnerships and joint initiatives that can improve the quality and accessibility of chemical education globally.
3) To contribute to the achievement of the UN SDGs by promoting the role of chemistry education in addressing global challenges such as climate change and inequality.

The program is designed to discuss the role of chemistry education not only in classroom setting but also in societal context. Novel teaching and learning methods in chemistry are still the key topics in this conference. Professional development of educators at all levels (school and university) will be included. Societal context of chemistry education such as sustainability, ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion will also be emphasized in this conference.

The program will include nine sessions:
1) Chemistry Education in Informal Setting and Life-long Learning Context
2) Redesigning Chemistry Laboratory Teaching
3) Innovative technology for chemistry education
4) Systems thinking in Chemistry Education
5) Chemistry and Science Teacher Education and Continuous Professional Development
6) Chemistry Education for Environmental and Social Sustainability
7) Policy, Reform, and Quality Assurance in Chemistry Education
8) Ethics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Chemistry Education
9) Emerging Educational Trends in Chemistry in the 21st Century

ICCE 2024 will also include the 12th International Symposium on Microscale Chemistry.

The Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference is focused on inter- and transdisciplinary aspects of green and sustainable chemistry. Contributions clearly demonstrating a link to green and/ or sustainable chemistry within the conference topics are invited.

Please see detailed guidelines for submission here.

This conference is organised by Elsevier in association with Leuphana University of Luneberg and ISC3

• Interact with high-level speakers: including government representatives and leading researchers from industry and academia.

• Gain a global perspective: coverage includes experience from the developed world and insight from developing countries.

• Understand industry viewpoints: experts and thought-leaders from top chemical companies and organisations explore how industry can better demonstrate the value of ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ across its value chains and to end consumers.

• Present your latest research: Share your research as a short talk or in our lively poster sessions

• Grow your professional network

• Find out about the most environmentally sustainable innovations: hear from the winners of the Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge.

• Spreading sustainable chemistry worldwide: Share your experiences in research, teaching and good practice.

Don’t miss this webinar to learn about the world of certifying soy and other bio-based materials for sustainable product programs. Our speakers will provide you with valuable insights into the certification process and its benefits within the sustainable products market. Discover the intricacies of certification for programs such as:

1. USDA BioPreferred
2. CleanGredients
3. EPA Safer Choice
4. The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s (SPC’s) CleanPackage
5. ChemFORWARD SAFER
6. GreenScreen
7. Cradle to Cradle

Our expert presenters will break down the essential steps and requirements for obtaining these certifications. They'll demystify each program, guide you through the process, and address common challenges that may arise along the way. Whether you're a manufacturer, producer, or supplier, this webinar is your compass to navigate the certification landscape successfully

Join us next spring at the ACS Spring 2024 Meeting & Expo from March 17th - March 21st in New Orleans, LA, USA & Hybrid. ACS Meetings & Expositions are where chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. By attracting thousands of chemical professionals, the meetings provide excellent opportunities for sharing your passion for chemistry, connecting with one of the world’s largest scientific societies, and advancing your career in this ever-changing global economy.

Beyond Benign Presentations:

Sunday, March 17th

• Dr. Juliana Vidal, Presenter; Dr. Amy Cannon, Dr. Natalie J O’Neil, Dr. Nimrat Obhi
  • Green Chemistry Commitment: A pathway for achieving the new ACS Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs 
  • 10:00 AM (CST) – 10:20 AM (CST) Hall B, Room 6
• Dr. Jonathon Moir, Presenter; Dr. Amy Cannon
  • Using the newly launched Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) platform to address the updated ACS Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  • 4:55 PM (CST) – 5:15 PM (CST) Hall B, Room 6
• Dr. Amy Cannon, Presenter
  • Turning Passion for Sustainability into a Career in Green Chemistry Education
  • 2:20 PM (CST) – 2:35 PM (CST) Great Hall, B/C

Monday, March 18th

• Dr. Nimrat Obhi, Presenter; Dr. Natalie J O’Neil, Dr. Juliana Vidal, Dr. Amy Cannon
  • Green Chemistry Education: A Key Tool for Environmental Justice
  • 04:50 PM (CST) – 05:10 PM (CST)

Tuesday, March 19th

• Dr. Monica Nyansa, Prenter & Session Presider
  •  Student-led Community Engagement in Action
  • 3:20 PM (CST) – 3:40 PM (CST) Room 224

Beyond Benign Booth  #3231 Activities Schedule:

Come see us at booth #3231! Expo hours are 11 AM (CST) - 5 PM (CST) Monday (03/18) - Tuesday (03/19), and ends on Wednesday (03/20) at 2 PM.

Daily Raffle

(all day during expo hours)

When you come visit our booth and have your conference ID scanned, you will be entered into a raffle for a signed copy of Green Chemistry by John Warner and Paul Anastas. Winners will be announced daily during the final hour of the expo. If you are unable to retrieve your prize, it will be given to a runner up.

Meet the Expert with John Warner

(03/18 4-5 PM CST & 03/19; 12-1 PM CST)

Our co-founder, Dr. John Warner, will be visiting our booth to mingle with community members on Monday and Tuesday from 12 PM - 1 PM. Stop by to ask questions, or just to chat! See you there.

The ACS Campaign for a Sustainable Future and the Green Chemistry Institute, together with the ACS Division of Education and Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Education, invite you to attend the 2nd Annual ACS Sustainability Summit: Reimagining Chemistry Education. This summit will bring together educators and thought leaders from across the spectrum of stakeholders working to advance green chemistry and sustainability in undergraduate and graduate education as well as training for those already in the workforce.

The summit will consist of discussions among panelists and participants attending both in person and online. The focus will be on facilitating critical connections between academia and industry to catalyze the propagation of green chemistry and sustainability concepts throughout curricula while expanding educational opportunities for both students and professionals. We will also highlight urgent requirements for accessible training that can provide every chemist and engineer with opportunities to cultivate valuable skillsets that empower them to make significant contributions toward achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.

In-Person Attendee - $200

Attend the 2nd Annual ACS Sustainability Summit: Reimagining Chemistry Education in person at the American Chemical Society building in Washington, DC on Thursday and Friday, December 7-8, 2023. Breakfasts and lunches on both days are included in the price, as well as a Networking Reception on Thursday night.

Virtual Attendee – Free

Attend the 2nd Annual ACS Sustainability Summit: Reimagining Chemistry Education as a virtual participant on Thursday and Friday, December 7-8, 2023. Virtual attendees will see a broadcast of the discussions and be able to comment via virtual chat. The event takes place in Eastern Standard Time, and you can join in at any point throughout the day.

The Beyond Benign Team is happy to share that our members will be attending the 2024 Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition in Winnipeg! More information including featured talks is forthcoming. We hope to see you there! See the official conference description, sourced from the CSC 2024 website, quoted in part below:

"...Our conference theme, “The Central Science”, is inspired in part by our recognition that Chemistry touches upon all scientific disciplines, and we hope that scientists studying every aspect of chemistry and its applications will gather to share their knowledge and experiences. Appropriately, Winnipeg is situated near the longitudinal centre of Canada and the geographical centre of North America, thus we will draw scholars, industry experts and early career talents from all directions to enjoy this meeting.

We look forward to welcoming you to CSC 2024 next June!"

Professor David Palmer, Department of Chemistry, University of Saskatchewan
Conference Chair

Join us in Auckland, New Zealand from November 29th to December 1st at the 8th Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-GSC8)! Hear from our Co-Founders Dr. John Warner and Dr. Amy Canon in their talks. The official event description is listed below.

Following its postponement related to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are pleased to announce that the 8th Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-GSC8) will be held at the University of Auckland, New Zealand from 29th November-1st December 2023. AOC-GSC is held every two years with the goal of advancing green and sustainable chemistry within the Asia-Oceania region. Past editions of this conference series have been held in cities across the region including Tokyo (2007), Beijing (2009),  Melbourne (2011), Taipei (2013), New Delhi (2015), Hong Kong (2016) and Singapore (2018).

AOC-GSC8 will encompass the latest advances across all aspects of Green and Sustainable Chemistry, broadly defined as the development of new processes that reduce the use or production of hazardous substances. Topics covered will include but are not limited to energy, green synthesis and catalysis, toxicology, waste remediation and valorisation, biobased products, green chemistry education and environmental policy and management focusing on stimulating innovation to tackle major global sustainability issues.

We look forward to welcoming you to Auckland in November 2023.

AOC-GSC8 Organising Committee