Beyond Benign

Beyond Benign Beyond Benign promotes sustainability & green chemistry in science education to create an environmentally, socially, and economically prosperous world.

Beyond Benign is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit educational organization. Beyond Benign's mission is to support all educators, scientists and citizens globally with the scientific tools required to teach and practice green chemistry in order to create a sustainable future.

Beyond Benign Co-Founder Dr. John Warner and Chief Program Officer Dr. Omar Villanueva are in Oaxaca, Mexico, this week ...
09/09/2026

Beyond Benign Co-Founder Dr. John Warner and Chief Program Officer Dr. Omar Villanueva are in Oaxaca, Mexico, this week for CISQM 2026 and the 7th International Congress of Chemical Education! 🌎

Held September 8th to 11th, the conference brings together the chemistry and chemistry education communities to share research, strengthen collaboration, and advance discussions on sustainability, innovation, education, and scientific communication.

If you are attending, don’t miss John’s plenary talk, “Green Chemistry: The Missing Elements,” at 11 a.m. CST on September 10th, which will explore how green chemistry can shape the next generation of safer, more sustainable materials. Plus, hear more from John during a Q&A session from 1:40–2:40 p.m. CST later that day. https://buff.ly/t7SXQfh

Sociedad Química de México, A.C.

We are excited to welcome the University of Africa, Toru-Orua, to the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC)! 🌍Located in Baye...
09/07/2026

We are excited to welcome the University of Africa, Toru-Orua, to the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC)! 🌍

Located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, the university is integrating into undergraduate education by adding a Green Chemistry module to its Environmental Chemistry course.

Through its Chemistry Bachelor of Science and Industrial Chemistry Bachelor of Science programs, students will build a foundation in the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, sustainable lab practices, renewable feedstocks, waste minimization, and safer chemical processes.

As a GCC signer, the university is working to strengthen staff training, expand green chemistry into more courses, and support undergraduate research on green synthesis, renewable resources, and environmental sustainability. 👏 https://buff.ly/Iu5aavo

Biocatalysis can help chemistry reduce waste, conserve resources, and design more circular solutions to global challenge...
09/04/2026

Biocatalysis can help chemistry reduce waste, conserve resources, and design more circular solutions to global challenges. Join the next session of "Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs," our webinar series hosted in collaboration with IUPAC Chemrawn, from 10-11 a.m. EDT on September 23rd, to learn more. 🌀💡

During “Catalyzing a Sustainable Future: Biocatalysis Related Technologies and Women in Green Chemistry,” Prof. Cintia Milagre, Associate Professor at São Paulo State University, Brazil, will explore how biocatalysis-related technologies are shaping a more sustainable future.

This session will highlight emerging approaches, including directed evolution of enzymes, biological PET recycling, and synthetic cells, while celebrating pioneering women scientists advancing and emerging technologies.

🔗 If you are not yet registered for this series, register for free here: https://buff.ly/7h8IdiZ

You don’t have to redesign an entire course to bring more into the classroom this back-to-school season. 🌱The Green Ch...
09/03/2026

You don’t have to redesign an entire course to bring more into the classroom this back-to-school season. 🌱

The Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) offers practical resources to help higher ed educators integrate green chemistry into teaching, course development, and professional practice during the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

Each resource is free, classroom-tested, and flexible enough to support a single activity, an existing lecture, or a larger course unit. 📚 Explore five higher ed resources to help you plan for the semester ahead, and tag someone below who might be interested! https://buff.ly/BRruUCs

Dr. Juliana Vidal and Dr. Amy Cannon will represent Beyond Benign next week in Lisbon, Portugal! 🌍The 11th International...
09/02/2026

Dr. Juliana Vidal and Dr. Amy Cannon will represent Beyond Benign next week in Lisbon, Portugal! 🌍

The 11th International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) International Conference on Green Chemistry will take place from September 8th to 12th, bringing together leaders from academia, research, industry, NGOs, policy, and society to exchange ideas advancing green chemistry and sustainable development.

If you are attending, mark your calendars for these presentations on September 9th:

🧪 Juliana will present “Driving Systemic Change Through Global Networks: The Green Chemistry Commitment Program” at 12:15 p.m. WEST
🧪 Amy will present “From Professional Development to Peer Mentoring: Empowering Educators to Teach and Practice Green Chemistry” at 3:30 p.m. WEST

Learn more: https://buff.ly/YhVzd9q

IUPAC Chemrawn

Our special back-to-school newsletter is here! The August edition is one of our favorites, designed to help you kick-sta...
09/01/2026

Our special back-to-school newsletter is here! The August edition is one of our favorites, designed to help you kick-start the the academic year with . If you missed it in your inbox, explore it here: https://buff.ly/eO3RymC

A snapshot of what's inside:
📚 Open-access resources to help educators from K-12 to Higher Ed integrate green chemistry and sustainable science in classrooms and labs.
📸 Photos and highlights from global events our team has attended in recent months.
🌍 The 2025 Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community Annual Impact Report, highlighting the community’s second full year of operation.
🎉 News and inspiration from the Green Chemistry Commitment community, now 300+ institutions strong.
🗓️ Upcoming events where you can connect with your peers.

Not subscribed? Sign up to receive next month's newsletter directly to your inbox! https://buff.ly/eyaqLzO

A strong infographic can make concepts easier to understand, share, and teach. 🎨Beyond Benign and the International Yo...
08/31/2026

A strong infographic can make concepts easier to understand, share, and teach. 🎨

Beyond Benign and the International Younger Chemists Network - IYCN invite students, early-career researchers, educators, and community members to take part in the Green Chemistry & Sustainability Infographics Competition.

Here's the scoop:
🌱 Choose a green or sustainable chemistry topic, create a clear visual resource, and help others connect chemistry to safer solutions, sustainability challenges, and real-world design.
🌱 Submit your infographic during National Chemistry Week this October
🌱 Top submissions can receive prizes, publication in the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community ( ) peer-reviewed library, and a DOI.

Start planning now or share this post to spread the word! https://buff.ly/FTjD2oK

The eighth principle of , “Reduce Derivatives,” states that unnecessary derivatization, including blocking groups, prot...
08/28/2026

The eighth principle of , “Reduce Derivatives,” states that unnecessary derivatization, including blocking groups, protection and deprotection, or temporary modification of physical or chemical processes, should be avoided.

This principle asks chemists to consider if extra steps are truly needed. Derivatization requires additional reagents, solvents, energy, and purification, and generates more waste.

Principle eight encourages chemists to design reactions as direct as possible. For students, this reinforces an important idea: greener chemistry seeks simpler pathways that reduce unnecessary materials, hazards, and steps.

♻️ Learn more about the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry here: https://buff.ly/8K6Kg8j

08/28/2026

🚀 New training series for NY manufacturers!

The Creating Competitive Advantage workshop series advances sustainable and safer chemical manufacturing across New York State by bringing national expertise, practical solutions, and funding resources directly to manufacturers. Led by Dr. John Warner, co-founder of green chemistry and prolific inventor with 370+ patents and extensive experience bringing new technologies to market, these free one‑day workshops provide chemical manufacturers with tools to design safer products and processes, reduce hazardous waste, and strengthen operational resilience.

Interested in learning how green chemistry can drive innovation, reduce risk, prevent pollution, and support safer, more sustainable operations?

📅 Upcoming sessions:
📍 Oct. 20, 2026, Buffalo, NY
📍 Nov. 5, 2026, Syracuse, NY
📍 Jan. 26, 2027, Virtual
📍 Feb. 25, 2027, Albany, NY
📍 Mar. 23, 2027, Long Island

Learn more and register: nysp2i.rit.edu/greenchem-for-industry

📢 Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) signers! Join us on September 4th from 12 to 1 p.m. EDT for an interactive virtual se...
08/28/2026

📢 Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) signers! Join us on September 4th from 12 to 1 p.m. EDT for an interactive virtual session to help you make the most of your participation in the program.

This session will explore what it means to be an active GCC Signer, discuss strategies for maintaining good standing, and share programs, tools, and community connections available through Beyond Benign. It will conclude with a live Q&A and discussion featuring Beyond Benign’s Higher Education team and GCC Signers from around the world.

🌍✉️ Check your email inbox for the invitation, or contact [email protected] for more information. We hope to see you there!

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