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What does Sustainable Chemistry look like in practice? Our new paper, Practice of Sustainable Chemistry, explores this question through practical examples. Read it on our website: isc3.org/page/key-cha... #SustainableChemistry #GreenChemistry #Sustainability #ISC3

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Standard registration for the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026 (Dublin, 19–22 Oct) closes 30 Sept. ISC3 will be there, co-hosting the workshop “Beyond Science and Technology: Scaling the Bioeconomy in the Global South”. More soon! 🔗 Register: gbs2026.org/registration #GBS2026

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

No conference without conversation. Day 2 of #Spotlights2026 features six interactive breakout groups—from plastics circularity, sustainable electronics and zero pollution to financing the transition and better regulation. Real talk. Real results. 📅 14–15 Oct 🔗 www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/form/anme...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

How do sustainable innovations move from the lab to the market? That's the focus of Session 2 at #Spotlights2026, featuring Peter H. Seeberger and speakers from research, industry and start-ups and NGO. 📅 14–15 Oct | Dessau-Roßlau 🔗 www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/form/anme...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The transformation of Europe's chemical industry requires many perspectives. The first session brings them together to start the conversation.

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Without (formerly Without by Ashaya) is turning so far "unrecyclable" plastic waste — think chip packets and mixed textiles — into high-quality materials, using a low-temperature, solvent-free process. Read the full interview with founder Anish Malpani: isc3.org/page/sustain...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

ISC3 Start-up of the Month September, Tanzanian Afya Ya Mnyama Digital has developed a smart ear tag sensor paired with an AI-powered livestock health monitoring application that enables farmers to monitor their animals in real time. Learn more: www.isc3.org/page/bs/afya... #SustainableChemistry

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Every transformation starts with the right questions. We're looking forward to opening Spotlights 2026 with Prof. Dr Dirk Messner's keynote.

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The @umweltbundesamt.bsky.social and the ISC3 have announced "Spotlights 2026: Shaping the Chemical Transition Together," a two-day conference taking place 14–15 October 2026 in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany. Participation is free of charge; places are limited. 🔗 Read more: www.isc3.org/page/joint-p...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Europe's chemical industry is at a turning point. How can it stay competitive while becoming circular, climate-neutral & operating within planetary boundaries? Join the discussion at #Spotlights2026 (14–15 Oct, Dessau-Roßlau @umweltbundesamt.bsky.social). 🔗 www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/form/anme...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

ISC3 Start-up of the Month August, Ecolyte, a women-led start-up from Azerbaijan, has developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. Learn more: www.isc3.org/page/bs/ecol... #SustainableChemistry

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

How can Europe's chemical industry remain competitive, innovative & sustainable – within planetary boundaries? Join Spotlights 26 on 14–15 October in Dessau-Roßlau, hosted by @umweltbundesamt.bsky.social & ISC3. Participation is free, but places limited. www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/form/anme...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

From June 14 - 18, 2027, Achema will take place in Frankfurt am Main. As the world forum & leading show for Life Science and Process Industries, it provides a unique platform for exchange between research, development & industrial practice. Submit your contribution by Oct 4: www.achema.de/congress

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

ISC3 Start-up of the Month July, Ovomas from #Ecuador, is turning eggshell waste into high-purity calcium citrate, nutraceutical capsules & vitamin gummies. #Circulareconomy in action! Learn more: www.isc3.org/page/ovomas #SustainableChemistry #start-up #innovation

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

New from ISC3: Free Sustainable Chemistry Toolbox + simplified 10 Key Characteristics. Everything companies & startups need to build sustainability into products & processes—tools, databases, guidance on regulations & chemicals. All free. www.isc3.org/page/isc3-pr... #SustainableChemistry

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🌿 Sustainable Chemistry Changemakers | Materials In Works In our latest edition, we're spotlighting a startup turning one of the packaging industry's most overlooked waste streams into a valuable resource. Interested to know how? Find out on our website: isc3.org/page/bs/sust...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Great workshop on “Biodegradability of Chemicals” with Prof. Klaus Kammerer! 🌱 Key takeaway: considering biodegradability early is essential for sustainable, future-proof innovation. 🚀 Join GSS & access the recording: www.isc3.org/page/global-...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🌍 Sustainable innovation needs strong partnerships. That’s why we are joining forces with carbon13 to support startups tackling climate and environmental challenges through Sustainable Chemistry ♻️🚀 Together, we aim to accelerate impactful solutions from idea to market. isc3.org/page/joint-e...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Meet us in Brussels🌱 #EUGreenWeek Partner Event: “Competing for the Nature-Positive Economy: How Can Sustainable Chemistry Drive Europe’s Next Global Lead?” 📅 18 June 2026 | Brussels Registration now open: www.isc3.org/page/eu-gree...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

ISC3 Start-up of the Month, Rôbalôtô, based in Togo, has developed an integrated system to manage plastic waste more efficiently and support circular economy by combining technology, recycling and education. Learn more: www.isc3.org/page/robaloto

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

New in CHEManager International 🌍 Our latest article explores how Sustainable Chemistry is driving innovation—transforming materials, advancing life-cycle solutions, and accelerating climate-friendly technologies across global value chains. Read more on our website. ♻️🔬🚀 isc3.org/page/sustain...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Transforming the chemical industry takes more than tech—it takes people connecting policy, industry, academia & real-world action. In Thailand, we helped train future changemakers in Sustainable Chemistry & Power-to-Chemicals. Real transformation starts with people.

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

One week left to apply! If your start-up is working on circular design, safer chemicals and materials, sustainable manufacturing, recycling and recovery, or advanced materials and devices, this is your chance to bring your innovation to an international stage. www.isc3.org/page/innovat...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

What if electronics were built for repair, reuse & recovery from day one? Apply now to the ISC3 Innovation Challenge for sustainable electronics startups. Win support, mentoring & €25K prizes. Deadline: May 4. www.isc3.org/page/innovat... #SustainableElectronics #CircularEconomy

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🌱 Sustainable Chemistry Changemakers: Natupla (Colombia) is rethinking plastic with starch-based, biodegradable packaging. From ISC3 Start-up of the Month (2022) to market-ready production, they’re scaling impact, supporting farmers & advancing circular economy. Read more 👇 isc3.org/page/bs/sust...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

ISC3 Start-up of the Month, Ecovon from Ghana, produces coconut-husk boards as an alternative to MDF (medium-density fibreboard). Their process relies on material´s natural bonding properties, eliminating the need for toxic binders or harmful additives. Learn more: www.isc3.org/page/ecovon

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Apply the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry — and go further. Green is a start. Sustainable goes all the way. The ISC3 Key Characteristics guide innovation and responsibility across the full life cycle. Learn more: isc3.org/page/key-cha...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Join the ISC3, IOMC, and UNITAR webinar series on Global Framework on Chemicals! The sessions will explore how innovation in chemistry can be safer, more sustainable, and aligned with global efforts to reduce chemical risks. Register: unitar.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Sustainable Chemistry? Design for circularity! Even renewable resources are finite. Recycling requires energy and chemicals, so make the initial design count. The ten ISC3 Key Characteristics of Sustainable Chemistry provide a framework to guide innovation. isc3.org/page/key-cha...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Start-ups: apply now for the ISC3 Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Electronics! - EUR 25,000 total monetary prizes - Cohort support programme - Final pitch event Deadline: 4 May www.isc3.org/page/what-we...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Sustainable Chemistry? Innovate responsibly. Move beyond selling chemicals. Focus on solutions, services and value. Create win-win outcomes for people, planet and profit. The ISC3 Key Characteristics guide sustainable innovation across the full life cycle. isc3.org/page/key-cha...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

📊 If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Chemical Leasing can deliver economic, environmental, & social benefits — but you need the right indicators. ✅ Module 5 introduces the SMART 5 tool, KPIs, & practical steps for data collection & impact assessment. online.atingi.org/enrol/index....

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🌟 Start-up of the Month: Zuripacks! Kenyan innovator turning banana pseudostems into durable, biodegradable packaging to replace plastic where waste systems are limited. ♻️🍌 Low-tox production, water-efficient processes, & jobs for youth & women. isc3.org/page/zuripacks

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Sustainable Chemistry? Collaborate and be transparent. Openness builds trust and drives innovation. The ISC3 Key Characteristics of Sustainable Chemistry guide responsible decisions across the chemical life cycle. Learn more: isc3.org/page/key-cha...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🛠️ Ready to move from concept to implementation? Chemical Leasing isn’t “one contract and done” — it’s a structured process. ✅ Module 4 walks through a three-phase approach! 👉 Start learning on atingi.org: online.atingi.org/enrol/index....

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Sustainable Chemistry needs systems thinking. Innovation isn’t in a vacuum—it’s part of a changing, interconnected system. Zoom out: who and what does it impact? The ISC3 Key Characteristics guide responsible chemical innovation across the full life cycle. Learn more: www.isc3.org/page/key-cha...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The innovate! call is open 🌱 A great opportunity for green chemistry innovators: equity-free funding, free lab infrastructure, mentorship, and access to Berlin’s ecosystem. Open to entrepreneurs with or without patents. Apply by Mar 15, 2026: www.greenchem.berlin/innovate-call

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Sustainable Chemistry means thinking holistically. How do innovations affect people, animals, and ecosystems—today and in the future? Consider the full life cycle, resources used, and hidden impacts. The 10 ISC3 Key Characteristics guide responsible innovation. Learn more: isc3.org/page/key-cha...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🌍 Sustainable chemicals management needs more than good intentions — it needs policy alignment. 📑 Chemical Leasing connects to major frameworks like REACH, the GFC, Circular Economy strategies, and the United Nations SDGs. 👉 Register on atingi for free: online.atingi.org/course/view....

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

10 start-ups, 1 stage! At ISC3 Investor Forum @ IMPACT FESTIVAL 2025, innovators pitched solutions from chemical recycling to clean energy & circular agriculture. 💬 Investor feedback 🤝 Partnerships. Watch the recap & apply 2026: isc3.org/page/innovat... www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YlD...

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ISC3 Investor Forum 2025 @ Impact Festival Frankfurt (26.-27. November)

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

How can chemistry education shape a sustainable future? 🌍 *Chemistry Education for a Sustainable Future* by Royal Society of Chemistry, co-edited by Prof Kümmerer, shows why #SustainableChemistry needs systems thinking, responsibility & respect for planetary boundaries. isc3.org/page/prof-kl...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

🎥 From hair waste to circular materials! Human Material Loop turns discarded human hair into high-performance raw materials, cutting waste & supporting a circular economy. Thanks to Brightlands Chemelot Campus! 🌱 www.isc3.org/page/global-... www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVMu...

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Human Material Loop - Brightlands Chemelot Campus - Geleen, Netherlands

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

What does it really mean to “pay for performance”? 🤝 Chemical Leasing is a service-oriented business model where suppliers provide not only chemicals, but also process know-how and optimisation—creating win-win solutions. 👉 Access the course on atingi: online.atingi.org/enrol/index....

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

ETB Global is developing bio-based butadiene — a key building block for rubber & plastics — offering a drop-in alternative to fossil production and supporting the shift to renewable chemistry. ISC3 Global Start-up Service: www.isc3.org/page/global-... www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW18...

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ETB Global - Brightlands Chemelot Campus - Geleen, Netherlands

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

📢 New partnership: Global Electronics Association Europe + ISC3 join forces to advance circular, sustainable electronics. Join free workshop “Advancing Circular & Sustainable Electronics” - 24 Apr, Tangla Hotel Brussels. Register: events.chemicalwatch.com/1647976/chem...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Great news for Sustainable Chemistry 🌍💚 We contributed with IYCN Science for Policy Team to a new RSC Sustainability article on strengthening the science–policy interface. It highlights how youth and early-career researchers bring fresh perspectives. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🎥 From start-up innovation to real-world impact Global Start-up Service member Cashew Shell BioRefinery (CSBR) shows how bio-based materials from nature can replace fossil inputs in manufacturing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0ds... www.isc3.org/page/global-...

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Cashew Shell Biorefinery (CSBR) - Brightlands Chemelot Campus - Geleen, Netherlands

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ISC3 @isc3.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Chemicals are essential — but selling more volume shouldn’t be the goal. 🔄 Chemical Leasing shifts the focus from quantity to performance (e.g., items cleaned, m² coated, water purified), aligning incentives to reduce consumption & waste. Learn more in our course: online.atingi.org/enrol/index....

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