Green Chemistry

The ACS embraces green and sustainable chemistry and engineering as an innovation pathway towards a safer and more sustainable world.

Explore Resources in Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering for
Industry Professionals, Educators and Students

The ACS's flagship Green Chemistry Institute convenes the global chemistry community to catalyze innovative thinking, facilitate critical conversations, and communicate the core values and benefits of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering.

Discover the Principles

Learn the basics through our comprehensive Design Principles for Green and Sustainable Chemistry.

Join an Industrial Roundtable

We partner with industry to accelerate the adoption of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering.

Learn About the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®

The ACS GCI catalyzes and enables the implementation of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering.

Green References for Research & Innovation

Access resources to help you green your research and learn what others are doing. Find out about research grant opportunities and awards.

Resources for Students & Educators

Discover educational resources, student awards, and ways to engage with your peers and the broader scientific community.

Subscribe to the ACS GCI Newsletter

Get the latest news an updates from the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®.

Call for Abstracts is Open

Take part in the 23rd Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference and 9th International Conference on Green Chemistry held June 11-13, 2019 in Reston, Virginia.

Abstract Submission closes January 14, 2019.

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