Workforce Development
Green Chemistry in practice implies designing safer, economical, efficacious and efficient processes and products. All of these aspects are symptoms of good product design and good manufacturing processes and can result in economic benefit for institutions that implement these practices. Green Chemistry can be a tool for regional economic development and jobs creation. Education and training at the academic and technical level are required to support a workforce that can meet societies needs for sustainable technologies.
Green Chemistry offers a concrete path to achieve sustainable and safe laboratory practices. The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry establish a framework for practicing chemists to follow along this path.
Academia's Role in Workforce Development
Academia plays a key role in educating scientists joining the workforce. It is essential that academic science programs integrate the principles of Green Chemistry into their curriculum and laboratories. Beyond Benign works with academic institutions to support regional growth and education in Green Chemistry. learn more
Our Current Initiatives in the Workforce
Implementing Green Chemistry within a workforce can have multiple benefits: social, economic and environmental including:
- Skills Development
- Reduction in waste
- Increased efficiency
- Reduction in energy costs
- Reduction in compliance costs
- Quicker time-to-market
- Enhanced community relations