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.

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!

Explore the 2025 Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) Annual Impact Report! 🌐The report highlights th...
08/26/2026

Explore the 2025 Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) Annual Impact Report! 🌐

The report highlights the GCTLC’s second full year of operation, including a growing community of more than 3,370 registered users from 110 countries, 132 new resources added to the library, new forum discussions, and the launch of Groups.

🔖 Read the report to see how the community connected, shared, and learned together in 2025: https://buff.ly/j6DoFWB

🔗 PS: Not yet part of this growing, global community? Create your free profile today! https://buff.ly/o8kfdIT

K-12 teachers: We're here to help you bring sustainability into your K-12 classrooms this school year! 📚🎒Sign up for Gre...
08/26/2026

K-12 teachers: We're here to help you bring sustainability into your K-12 classrooms this school year! 📚🎒

Sign up for Green Sparks—our free, six-part email series that offers quick, practical ways to introduce to your students: https://buff.ly/vkE2MYA

Every two weeks, you’ll receive:
🎥 A short video featuring educators and experts in green chemistry.
🧪 A classroom-ready resource or lab activity you can use right away.

Featured voices include:
• Esther Hines | Educator and mentor
• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI)
• Nina Hike | Award-winning educator
• Raksmey Derival | Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher
• Sarah Briggs | NYS Pollution Prevention Institute
• Annette Sebuyira | Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher

We are excited to welcome Barry University to the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC)! 🌱Located in Miami Shores, Florida, B...
08/24/2026

We are excited to welcome Barry University to the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC)! 🌱

Located in Miami Shores, Florida, Barry University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics is committed to integrating into teaching, laboratory activities, undergraduate research, and student outreach.

Through its Chemistry B.S. and B.S. in Chemistry with a specialization in Biochemistry, the department links green chemistry to coursework, lab safety, chemical hazard awareness, waste reduction, safer reagent and solvent selection, faculty and student research, and Chemistry Club activities.

As a GCC signer, Barry University aims to add more green chemistry topics and activities across chemistry and biochemistry courses and labs, adopt safer and more sustainable laboratory methods, and help students connect with internships and career opportunities in green chemistry and sustainability. 👏

08/21/2026

Members of the Beyond Benign team and community are heading to ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago and online! 🧪

Celebrating the American Chemical Society's 150th anniversary with the theme “Chemists Making History,” this year’s meeting will bring chemistry professionals together to share research, strengthen connections, and consider the future of chemical sciences.

Throughout the week, our team and community will contribute to programming on product design, professional development, undergraduate teaching, lab sustainability, cosmetic chemistry, and community approaches to industrial legacies.

Add our sessions to your agenda and connect with us from August 23rd to 27th: https://buff.ly/vkZd53Z

The Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) community is now made up of 300 higher education institutions across the globe! 🎉Th...
08/20/2026

The Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) community is now made up of 300 higher education institutions across the globe! 🎉

This milestone reflects the growing movement to make a core part of chemistry education, preparing students to design safer, more sustainable solutions through the science they learn and practice.

Each GCC signing institution brings its own context, goals, and expertise while contributing to a shared commitment to transform chemistry education. Thank you to every signer, educator, student, and partner helping move green chemistry forward. 💚 🌍

Join the community! Learn how to bring the GCC to your campus here: https://buff.ly/m1ao6C5

There’s still time to join the conversation on ! 💬Our "Ask Me Anything" interview with four green chemistry leaders is ...
08/20/2026

There’s still time to join the conversation on ! 💬

Our "Ask Me Anything" interview with four green chemistry leaders is live in the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) through August 21st. This forum focuses on how renewable feedstocks can connect to materials, agriculture, sustainability, and real-world design in K-12 and higher education.

👉 Ask a question by the end of the week for expert insights from our panelists, Dr. Julian Silverman, Dr. Audrey Moores, Cassie Lydon, and Cassie Javner: https://buff.ly/Hn4YY6E

Join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. EDT / 2 p.m. CET for the webinar “In the Eye of the Aerosphere: Connecting Aerosol Chemistry ...
08/19/2026

Join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. EDT / 2 p.m. CET for the webinar “In the Eye of the Aerosphere: Connecting Aerosol Chemistry to One Health and Beyond.” 💡

In this session, Prof. Chia C. Wang (National Sun Yat Sen University) will explore how aerosols shape air quality, climate, public health, and ecosystems while highlighting how science, art, and community engagement can support public understanding of air quality.

🌍👉 This webinar is part of the "Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs" series, hosted in collaboration with IUPAC Chemrawn. If you are not yet registered for the series, sign up here and meet us online tomorrow! https://buff.ly/WzfBED0

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