ChemFORWARD

We are thrilled to support the next generation of chemists by announcing our efforts with Beyond Benign—Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future and educators Cynthia Woodbridge (Georgia Gwinnett College) and Mark Mason of Toledo) to develop a ChemFORWARD learning module for Beyond Benign's Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC). The module consists of 3-lesson units that aims to help instructors teach students how to use the ChemFORWARD platform to obtain hazard information for specific chemicals, and to identify safer chemicals to replace chemicals of concern in research and in product formulations. #GreenChemistry #saferchemisty #nextgenchem

ChemFORWARD's Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative was selected as a finalist for Harvard's Belfer Center 2024 Roy Award! We are proud to be part of this distinguished group of finalists. The award highlights industry-NGO partnerships working on challenging environmental, resource management, and public health challenges. Congratulations to our industry collaboration partners Apple, Google, IBM, HP, Amazon, Sonos, Inc., Microsoft, and more! #saferchemistry, #greenchemistry, #collaboration

Another great position available in the electronics sector. Check it out!

ChemFORWARD Launches CleanScreen, a cloud-based application designed to empower formulators of cleaners and degreasers used in electronics assembly. CleanScreen was developed with support from Apple to streamline the creation of safer formulations, and ultimately protect workers’ health and the environment. CleanScreen is available to formulators and contract manufacturers at no cost for a limited time. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dmbr-Mr9 #sustainablechemistry #safer #formulators

In partnership with Apple and Google, ChemFORWARD has identified and assessed over 95 phosphorus-based and other non-halogenated flame retardants used in electronics. After an ECHA call for comments and evidence, ChemFORWARD revealed 35 potential safer alternatives to aromatic brominated flame retardants in our ChemFORWARD repository. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQtE_dEy #saferchemistry

We are looking for a smart, curious, collaborative, researcher and project manager who is seeking to apply their skills in chemistry or applied science toward global impact. You will fill a unique role on our science team working directly with industry, IGO, and NGO partners to accelerate our mission and the adoption of safer chemistry throughout the supply chain. If this sounds like an exciting challenge, click the link to read more and peruse our news section to see the kind of work we are doing: https://lnkd.in/eVEyrwRu This is a new, fully remote position that we are seeking to fill as soon as possible. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to JoinTheTeam@chemforward.org. #hiring #jobopening #careers #saferchemistry

ChemFORWARD is joining an NSF-funded project, led by IBM, to accelerate the identification, replacement, and capture of "Forever Chemicals". The project aims to simplify the identification of PFAS chemicals and materials; speed the discovery of safer PFAS alternatives with the help of generative AI; and recommend methods for capturing PFAS from industrial applications until viable replacements can be found. We are proud to be part of this timely effort and will be expanding our industry collaboratives to help embed the tools developed in this project across industry sectors. Reach out to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eFYmTxnK #sustainablechemistry #safer #pfas

ChemFORWARD co-founders Lauren Heine and Stacy Glass were featured today in Pat Rizzuto's piece for Bloomberg Law. The article features examples of ChemFORWARD's Collaborative members working to proactively identify and assess safer alternatives and make them available in our shared digital repository. Take a moment to read the article, then learn more here: https://lnkd.in/drMkDZbz https://lnkd.in/dA4K7ahS

Ulta Beauty’s ESG Report highlights safer ingredients: "A closer look at what’s in our products: While indicating what ingredients not to use is a critical first move, we’re taking it a step further by working collectively with our retail peers and ingredient suppliers to identify safer alternatives to move the industry forward.” Ulta, we applaud your commitment to safer ingredients and appreciate your significant contributions to the Know Better, Do Better Collaborative. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUu8jKCJ

Heather McKenney, MPH, Science & Safer Chemistry Lead, ChemFORWARD, was a contributing author on the March of Dimes Mom and Baby Action Network (M-BAN) Report released yesterday, "Healthy Environment for a Healthy Start: Promoting Environmental Justice for Equitable Birth Outcomes." This report aims to provide a foundation of data connecting reproductive justice and environmental justice concerns in the United States. This report, researched and compiled by March of Dimes and the Mom and Baby Action Network Environmental Justice members, sheds light on the critical intersection of environmental health and maternal and infant health. Its key findings connect inequitable maternal and infant health outcomes with environmental threats such as air pollution, heat, disasters, cosmetic toxicants, and the fossil fuel lifecycle. "Pregnancy is a time in one's life where exposure to chemicals of concern is not limited to the individual, but also impacts the next generation. It is critical that regulators and clinicians prioritize research, risk communication, and decision making that considers particular susceptibilities of pregnant people, including disparate exposure experienced by people of color and other marginalized groups." – Heather McKenney, Science and Safer Chemistry Lead.