On August 26, 2026, the American Chemical Society (ACS) recognized the winners of the ACS 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards (GCCA) during the ACS Fall 2026 meeting. When announcing the winners, Albert G. Horvath, ACS chief executive officer, shared: "This year's Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners show how chemistry is solving real problems, from recycling materials once considered impossible to reuse to removing harmful substances from the products and processes we depend on every day....
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September 1, 2026
ACS Announces 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners
On July 6, 2026, the American Chemical Society (ACS) announced the winners of the 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. According to ACS, the 2026 awards “recognize outstanding work in recyclable polyurethanes [PU], cleaner pharmaceutical manufacturing, sustainable crop protection, biodegradable polymers, [per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)]-free semiconductor cooling and biocide-free marine coatings.” ACS notes that these innovations “reduce or eliminate hazardous substances, cut...
May 11, 2026
29th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, June 15-18, 2026, San Antonio, TX
The GC&E Conference, hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®, is the premier global event for green chemistry and engineering. As the first and longest-running conference on this topic, GC&E attracts scientists, educators, industry professionals, and advocates to explore advancements, share best practices, inspire innovation, and build community dedicated to sustainable solutions. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. will present "Governing Material Change: Strategies for Circular...
Do you know of a company that is innovating in ways that make chemistry safer, cleaner, and more sustainable? The American Chemical Society (ACS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. Winning a Green Chemistry Challenge Award is not just an honor; it is a catalyst for visibility, credibility, and environmental impact. Since 1996, 155 organizations and individuals have been recognized for innovations that reduce hazardous substances, conserve resources,...
December 11, 2025
Inside ACS’s Green Chemistry Challenge — A Conversation with Adelina Voutchkova, Ph.D. and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.
November 10, 2025
31st Annual Green Chemistry Challenge Awards: New Categories and Expanded Opportunities, December 4, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST), via webinar
https://vimeo.com/1143548716/02e9b21b23 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and the American Chemical Society (ACS) are pleased to present "31st Annual Green Chemistry Challenge Awards: New Categories and Expanded Opportunities." 2026 marks the 31st year that ACS and partners have spurred American innovation by soliciting, evaluating, selecting, and amplifying remarkable chemical products and processes through the highly coveted Green Chemistry Challenge Awards (GCCA). This year includes...
October 3, 2025
American Chemical Society Accepting Nominations for 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has begun accepting nominations for the 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. The awards are intended to promote the environmental and economic benefits of developing and using novel green chemistry. They recognize novel green chemistry technologies that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances, use less energy and water, and improve the sustainability of products while demonstrating economic benefits. Although the awards were established in 1996...
March 10, 2025
29th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, June 23-26, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA
The GC&E Conference, hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®, is the premier global event for green chemistry and engineering. As the first and longest-running conference on this topic, GC&E attracts scientists, educators, industry professionals, and advocates to explore advancements, share best practices, inspire innovation, and build community dedicated to sustainable solutions. B&C is a proud sponsor.
On September 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for new and innovative green chemistry technologies. According to EPA, the winners have developed chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation and use of hazardous substances, use less energy, and are more sustainable. An independent panel of technical experts convened by the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 29, 2024, that it is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards from companies or institutions that have developed a new green chemistry process or product that helps protect human health and the environment. According to EPA, its “efforts to speed the adoption of this revolutionary and diverse discipline have led to significant environmental benefits, innovation and a strengthened economy.” EPA...