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Interested in applying for the 2027- 2028 Green Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks (PMNs) cohort? 🧪 Join a free webinar on October 19th from 3-4 p.m. EDT covering eligibility, applications, and insights from current participants. Access the Zoom link here: buff.ly/jx2yNrK

It’s the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community’s (#GCTLC) birthday month! 🥳🧁 Just three years in, the GCTLC comprises 5,100 #GreenChemistry advocates from 122 countries. Haven't joined yet? Create your free profile today: buff.ly/E4dj5f5

Meet our new team member, Dana Garves! 👋🧪 For #NationalChemistryWeek, Dana reflects on chemistry in everyday life, including gardening, composting, art, and more, and how these connections highlight the importance of #GreenChemistry. 🌱 Read more: buff.ly/aGd6oxh

Join us on Oct. 29th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT for a case study development working session! 💡 You'll work alongside a small group of fellow instructors, exchanging ideas, thinking through concepts together, and making real progress in a focused, low-pressure environment. buff.ly/EvCvcDt

Please join us in welcoming three new Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) signers! 🎉 Each institution builds on existing chemistry education and research while setting new goals to expand #GreenChemistry across its programs. #GCCommit

Our October newsletter celebrates #NationalChemistryWeek and the many ways chemistry connects to our daily lives. 📬 If you missed this special edition in your inbox, explore it here: buff.ly/vREONOl Subscribe for next month’s updates: buff.ly/q8CX12L

👋 Join us tomorrow from 12 to 2 p.m. EDT for an insightful conversation exploring how AI and machine learning technologies can support a greener future. If you are not yet registered for the Green Chemistry Connections webinar series, sign up here (it's free!): mailchi.mp/e2a53fb7d5a4...

📢 The Green Chemistry & Sustainability Infographics Competition submission period is now open! Submit your infographic by 11:59 a.m. UTC on Oct. 22nd for a chance to win prizes, publication in the peer-reviewed #GCTLC library, and a DOI: buff.ly/vCj6Bfz @iycnglobal.bsky.social

Join the next #GreenChemistryConnections session on October 21st from 12 to 2 p.m. EDT to explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can support #GreenChemistry research and education. 🤖🧪 Register for the free webinar series here: buff.ly/AWbr9Bp

Have a #GreenChemistry case study idea or an unfinished draft? Join a virtual working session on Oct. 29th at 11 a.m. EDT! 💡 Collaborate with instructors and get support from peer mentors using a new green chemistry case study template. Space is limited! Register here: buff.ly/N5GwAmj

Meet our newest team member, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Kathleen Lugo Charriez! 👋🧪 Kathleen brings expertise in environmental chemistry, STEM education, & scientific research. She hopes to help make #GreenChemistry practical & accessible. Read more: buff.ly/YIYgW7I

Three universities in Nigeria recently signed the Green Chemistry Commitment! 🎉 Babcock University, Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University are advancing #GreenChemistry through curriculum, research, safer labs, and sustainable practices. buff.ly/jfdSJvP #GCCommit

Connect with the #GreenChemistry community at an upcoming event! 🌱 Explore our October events bulletin here: buff.ly/6HcI12G Not subscribed? Join our email community to receive next month’s bulletin: buff.ly/FdlhVE4 #GreenChemistryEducation #ChemistryEvents

Our September newsletter is here with new research, resources, and opportunities from the #GreenChemistry education community! 🌱 If you missed it, explore it here: buff.ly/T81s6Zr 📬 Not subscribed? Sign up to receive next month's newsletter directly in your inbox! buff.ly/GAFWEpQ

The next webinar in our "Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs" series is tomorrow, October 7th, from 9–10 a.m. EDT. Join us to hear from Kelly Chibale, Professor at the University of Cape Town. 💡🌍 buff.ly/R8UX1L7 @iupac.org

We’re excited to welcome three new institutions to the GCC: @universityofkansas.bsky.social, Marien Ngouabi University, and University of Uyo. 🎉 These signers are advancing #GreenChemistry through curriculum, safer labs, research, and student learning. #GCCommit

A recent paper in @rscsustainability.rsc.org maps #GreenChemistry education, research, and policy across seven Latin American countries. 🌎 We spoke with three authors about the collaboration behind it and what they learned about the region. Read more: buff.ly/RhMeqNx

Dr. John Warner, Co-Founder of Beyond Benign and the field of green chemistry, was elected to the European Academy of Engineering (EAE). Congratulations, John! 👏 Thank you for showing us that better chemistry is possible and for inspiring so many others to take action. buff.ly/Ft1LvGX

The ninth principle of #GreenChemistry focuses on catalysis. 🧪 Catalytic reagents can be used in small amounts & repeat a process without being consumed, helping reactions become more selective, efficient, & less wasteful. ♻️ Learn more about the #12PrinciplesOfGreenChemistry: buff.ly/2bKWGSL

👋 Higher ed students! Share your perspectives to help shape the future of green chemistry education—& enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Complete our survey to tell us about your classroom experiences, what you want to learn, & how green chem relates to your future careers: buff.ly/Ayz5bMW

Join us for the webinar "Chemistry out of Africa to Address Global Challenges and Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals," on Oct. 7th for insights from Prof. Kelly Chibale (@h3dcentre.bsky.social). RSVP: buff.ly/7A4j22h @iupac.org

Join us for the webinar "Chemistry out of Africa to Address Global Challenges and Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals," on Oct. 7th for insights from Prof. Kelly Chibale (@h3dcentre.bsky.social). RSVP: buff.ly/6Mz52HY @iupac.org

Beyond Benign is pleased to support the My Green Lab Global Summit 2026, taking place virtually September 29th-30th. 🧪 Learn more and register here: buff.ly/Y4PIj2q

We are accepting abstracts for the symposium, "Tribute to Edward (Ed) Brush: Environmental Justice Education in the Classroom," at ACS Spring 2027. If your work examines how education can prepare students to understand & address environmental justice, submit by Sept. 28th: buff.ly/x6Y4UC0

The next webinar in our "Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs" series is tomorrow, September 23rd, from 10-11 a.m. EDT. Join us to hear from Prof. Cintia Milagre, Associate Professor at São Paulo State University. 💡 buff.ly/OTMpn5h #GreenChemistry #Biocatalysis @iupac.org

📢 Chemistry educators and curriculum developers in the United States: We are now accepting applications for the second cohort of Green Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks (PMNs)! ➡️ Apply by Friday, November 13th, to be considered for the 2027-2028 cohort: buff.ly/6gaI3nZ

📢 🌱 We invite educators and curriculum developers to contribute case studies that bring real-world examples of #GreenChemistry, sustainability, and systems thinking into the classroom. Learn more and submit by the extended deadline of November 30th: buff.ly/o1XoKCL

Join a special networking session designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry. 🗓️ Sept. 29th ⏰ 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT 📍 Virtual 🔗 RSVP: member.changechemistry.org/events/commu...

GCC signers: Have you submitted your application for the 2026-27 Green Chemistry Education Awards? 🏆 🧪 Learn more and submit your proposal by Oct. 1st: buff.ly/kBv11qB

Interested in learning more about the Green Chemistry & Sustainability Infographics Competition? 🧪 🎨 Join one of our virtual information sessions on either September 24th at 10 a.m. EDT or September 30th at 7 p.m. EDT: buff.ly/WDbJcUe

#GreenChemistryConnections kicks off this week! Will we see you there? 👋 🌎 Join us on Sept. 16th from 12-2 p.m. for "Green Chemistry in the Classroom: Beyond Benign Resources for Educators." RSVP for the full season and meet us online on Wednesday: mailchi.mp/e2a53fb7d5a4...

We are inspired by this reflection from Dr. Raymond Borg, chemistry lecturer at UHMC—the first academic institution in Hawaiʻi to sign the GCC. Ray reflects on attending the RASBQ conference, which left him optimistic about the future of green chemistry at UHMC. 🌍 Read more. buff.ly/KYUoWJU

#GreenChemistryConnections is BACK! 🎉 Join the first session of the 2026-27 season on Sept. 16th from 12-2 p.m. EDT. Our guest speakers will share practical guidance & resources for bringing #GreenChemistry into existing curricula. Register for the season here: mailchi.mp/e2a53fb7d5a4...

Beyond Benign's Dr. John Warner & Dr. Omar Villanueva are in Oaxaca, Mexico, this week for CISQM 2026 and the 7th International Congress of Chemical Education! 🌎 John will present the plenary talk, “Green Chemistry: The Missing Elements,” on Sept. 10th. gctlc.org/congreso-int...

How can biocatalysis support a more sustainable future? 🌀 Join Prof. Cintia Milagre on Sept. 23 for the next CHEMRAWN webinar on enzyme evolution, PET recycling, synthetic cells, and women advancing #GreenChemistry. Register free: mailchi.mp/ae959a1fc960... #CHEMRAWN #UNSDGs

You don’t have to redesign an entire course to bring more #GreenChemistry into the classroom this back-to-school season. 🌱 Explore five free, classroom-tested resources to support higher ed teaching and course planning for the 2026-27 academic year. www.beyondbenign.org/news/a-green...

@julianavidal.bsky.social and @amycannon.bsky.social are heading to Lisbon for #GreenIUPAC2026! 🌍 On Sept. 9, they’ll share Beyond Benign’s work advancing #GreenChemistry through global networks and educator development. Learn more: gctlc.org/green-iupac-... @iupac.org

Our back to school newsletter is here! 📚 Explore the August edition for free #GreenChemistry resources, community updates, event highlights, and more to help kick off the academic year. Missed it in your inbox? Read it here: buff.ly/eO3RymC Not subscribed? Sign up for next month’s edition!

Beyond Benign and the @iycnglobal.bsky.social invite students, early-career researchers, educators, and community members to take part in the Green Chemistry & Sustainability Infographics Competition. 🎨 Learn more and participate during #NationalChemistryWeek this October! gctlc.org/infographics...

Principle 8 of #GreenChem, “Reduce Derivatives,” encourages chemists to avoid unnecessary steps like protection, deprotection, & temporary modifications that use more reagents, solvents, energy, & purification. Simpler pathways mean less waste. ♻️ Learn more: www.beyondbenign.org/about-green-...

📢 GCC signers! Join us on September 4th from 12-1 p.m. EDT for an interactive virtual session to help you make the most of your participation in the program. Check your inbox for the invitation or contact gcc@beyondbenign.org for more information. #GCCommit #GreenChemistry

Explore the 2025 #GCTLC Annual Impact Report! 🌐 In its second full year, the community grew to 3,370+ users across 110 countries, added 132 new resources, expanded forum discussions, and launched Groups. 🔖 Read the report: gctlc.org/annual-impac... 🔗 Join the community: gctlc.org?utm_medium=s...

K 12 teachers: Bring sustainability into your classroom with Green Sparks! 📚 This free six-part email series shares short videos from educators and green chemistry experts, plus classroom-ready resources and labs you can use right away. Sign up: mailchi.mp/764561ca7224...

Welcome Barry University to the Green Chemistry Commitment! 🌱 The Department of Chemistry and Physics is integrating #GreenChemistry across coursework, labs, research, and student outreach. Join 300+ institutions advancing green chemistry education: www.beyondbenign.org/he-green-che...

Beyond Benign is heading to ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago and online! 🧪 Join our team and community August 23 to 27 for #GreenChemistry sessions on teaching, product design, lab sustainability, professional development, and more. Explore our sessions: buff.ly/7TceNwK

The Green Chemistry Commitment community is now made up of 300 higher ed institutions across the globe! 🎉 This milestone reflects a growing commitment to make #GreenChemistry a core part of chemistry education. 🌍 Learn how to bring the #GCCommit to your campus: www.beyondbenign.org/he-green-che...

There’s still time to join the #RenewableFeedstocks conversation! 💬 The GCTLC Ask Me Anything is open through August 21, with four green chemistry leaders discussing renewable feedstocks in education. 👉 Ask a question by the end of the week: gctlc.org/forum/ama-pa... #GreenChemistry #GCTLCAMA

Join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. EDT / 2 p.m. CET for “In the Eye of the Aerosphere” with Prof. Chia C. Wang. 🌍 Explore how aerosols affect air quality, climate, health, and ecosystems in this @IUPAC CHEMRAWN webinar. Register: mailchi.mp/ae959a1fc960... #AirQuality #GreenChemistry