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SUMMARY:Catalyzing a Sustainable Future: Radical Redesign of Chemistry for Circularity
DESCRIPTION:Our popular Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs webinar series\, hosted in collaboration with IUPAC CHEMRAWN\, is back for its second year! Each webinar features experts who connect chemistry to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and IUPAC’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies.\n\nJoin us on April 9th at 10 a.m. EDT for the first session of 2026! In this session\, Professor Chris Slootweg of the University of Amsterdam will introduce circular chemistry as a framework for redesigning chemical production around reuse\, recovery\, and the conservation of critical raw materials. Through examples such as phosphate recycling\, safer and more sustainable phosphate flame retardants\, and liquid organic hydrogen carriers for large-scale hydrogen transport\, Chris will demonstrate how chemistry can serve as a practical tool for addressing waste\, resource depletion\, and the demands of the energy transition. \nRegister for the series and meet us online on April 9th. You’ll receive the Zoom link and access to the full series upon registration.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/catalyzing-a-sustainable-future-radical-redesign-of-chemistry-for-circularity/
CATEGORIES:General,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Preparation of World Health Organization (WHO) Essential Medicines by Mechanochemistry
DESCRIPTION:Although significant efforts have been made to reduce the environmental impact of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production\, the use of organic solvents—responsible for about 75% of the total energy consumption—remains a critical step in many processes. Solvent-free synthesis through mechanochemistry aligns with several of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry\, offering a more environmentally responsible alternative for chemical synthesis.  \nJoin us for a free webinar on December 9th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST to hear from Dr. Evelina Colacino\, Associate Professor at the University of Montpellier\, who will discuss the application of mechanochemical methods to the preparation of World Health Organization essential medicines at various scales. Using green chemistry metrics\, we evaluate the environmental and economic benefits of mechanochemistry\, demonstrating its potential to advance greener and more sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing.  \n🌎 This webinar is part of the “Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs” series\, hosted by Beyond Benign and the IUPAC Committee on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN). If you haven’t yet registered for this series\, sign up here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/sustainable-preparation-of-world-health-organization-who-essential-medicines-by-mechanochemistry/
CATEGORIES:General,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T180000
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SUMMARY:What is Carbon Neutrality\, and How to Achieve It?
DESCRIPTION:Reducing total CO₂ emissions to zero is called #CarbonNeutrality. To achieve this\, industrial and energy reforms must be undertaken within the next decade. However\, the specific measures are not generally known… \nJoin us for a special webinar with Junji Nakamura\, a Research Professor at the International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research\, Kyushu University\, to explore what the path to carbon neutrality looks like. \n🗓️ When: February 6th from 6-7 p.m. EST / February 7th from 8-9 a.m. JST.\n🧪 Register: This is the second installment of the webinar series\, “Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs” presented by Beyond Benign and IUPAC CHEMRAWN. If you haven’t already registered for this free series\, RSVP here! 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/what-is-carbon-neutrality-and-how-to-achieve-it/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Relevance of Sustainable Laboratory Practices and Green Labs
DESCRIPTION:Join IUPAC CHEMRAWN and Beyond Benign in a webinar featuring Thomas Freese (University of Groningen\, Netherlands) to discuss sustainable laboratory practices. In this event\, guidelines and hands-on advice on how to make your laboratory greener at research institutions and industry will be presented\, as well as examples of achieving systemic change for a sustainable future. If you have any questions in advance for Thomas\, feel free to add them in below! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/the-relevance-of-sustainable-laboratory-practices-and-green-labs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,Webinar
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SUMMARY:IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast 2024
DESCRIPTION:Official Event Description\nThe U.S. National Committee for the International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry (USNC/IUPAC) and Beyond Benign are delighted to invite you to join us in the spirit of connection\, gender equity\, and sustainability for the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast (#GWB2024) held in conjunction with the U.N. Day of Women and Girls in Science. This virtual event hosted by the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will include overviews of the USNC/IUPAC and Beyond Benign followed by a moderated Q&A with a panel of women in the green and sustainable chemistry space. The panel will discuss their efforts for\, experiences in\, and insights for catalyzing this growing movement. Panelists will also discuss the new potential for community development and connection toward achieving a sustainable future. Registration for this event is free and we encourage the community to submit questions for the Q&A (link). If you would like to host your own GWB event either as a standalone activity or as a local discussion in conjunction with our panel\, you can find more information at the IUPAC/GWB website (https://iupac.org/gwb/). \nAgenda:\n12:00 – 12:10 PM: Welcome and Introduction to the GWB 2024\n12:10 – 12:20 PM: Dan Rabinovich\, USNC/IUPAC Chair\n12:20 – 12:30 PM: Amy Cannon\, Beyond Benign\n12:30 – 1:20 PM: Panel Discussion\, Moderated by: Danniebelle Haase\, USNC/IUPAC Vice-Chair\n1:20 – 1:30 PM: Wrap Up\, Conclusions\, and Call to Action \nPanelists:\nIriux Aldomovar\, Assistant Professor\, Universidad de Santiago de Chile\, Chile\nAmy Cannon\, Executive Director\, Beyond Benign\, USA\nCatherine Cazin\, Professor\, Ghent University\, Belgium\nTisha Mendiola Jessop\, Principal Instructor\, University of Colorado\, USA \nRead More about Panelists here
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/iupac-global-womens-breakfast-2024/
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SUMMARY:E-Waste Management in Brazil: Diverse Approaches for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Official Event Description\nSustainable action begins with a conversation! Join CHEMRAWN\, IUPAC\, and Beyond Benign for a Global Conversation about Sustainability around e-waste management! During this 60 min event\, you will hear from several approaches developed by the education community in Brazil to achieve a more sustainable future. Guest Speakers: – Cintia Milagre\, Associate Professor\, Institute of Chemistry – Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) – Marcela Cordeiro Cavalcante de Oliveira\, Graduate of the Professional Master’s Degree in Chemistry on a National Network – PROFQUI – Chemistry Department – UFRPE – Karen Ouverney dos Santos\, High School Chemistry Teacher and her students at Colégio Talentos Internacional Moderators: – Francesca Kerton\, Professor\, Memorial University of Newfoundland – Juliana Vidal\, Program Manager\, Beyond Benign This meeting is free to attend wherever you are\, and will be recorded and further shared with participants. We are looking forward to beginning and continuing this conversation with you! #GCSDay #Sustain4All \nEvent Details\n\nWho: Open/Entire Community\nWhen: October 19th at 3:00 PM ET\nHow: Find Zoom information here
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/e-waste-management-in-brazil-diverse-approaches-for-a-sustainable-future/
CATEGORIES:Conference,General,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Global Conversation on Sustainability (GCS)
DESCRIPTION:Official Event Description: \n“Sustainable Action Begins With a Conversation”\nJoin a worldwide discussion of our environmental issues and how to achieve a more sustainable future on September 25th! The Global Conversation on Sustainability (GCS) is a project organized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and the International Younger Chemists Network to connect scientists around the world\, engage young researchers\, and inspire our whole society to take action and address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals! \nSustainable action begins with a conversation\, so invite your institution and organize your event! More information about the GCS project\, important resources for initiating the discussion\, and guidelines on organizing your own Conversation on Sustainability can be found here! \n#Sustain4All \nEvent Details\n\nWho: Open/Entire Community\nWhen: September 25th\nHow: Registration here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/global-conversation-on-sustainability-gcs-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Higher Education
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