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

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...

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

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

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

🌿 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...

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-...

🌍 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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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

🌱 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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

📊 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....

🌟 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

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...

🛠️ 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....

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...

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

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...

🌍 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....