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2012 Berkeley Centre for Green Chemistry Conference

01 May 2012

The BCGC 2^nd Annual Conference in Green Chemistry: Collaborative Approaches and New Solutions is being held at the University of California Berkeley on the 3rd May 2012.

The Spring 2012 BCGC Green Chemistry meeting will build awareness of Green Chemistry’s growing role in education, research and outreach on and off campus.

The morning speakers will each speak to one of the Center’s core research or outreach themes: (1) Advancing legislation to incentivize greener solutions (2) Creating new catalysts for green chemical transformations, (3) Promoting greener materials selection with quantitative tools and metrics, and (4) Developing an ethics for decision making in green chemistry.

During the afternoon session we will host two panel discussions highlighting two of our most integrated interdisciplinary initiatives at the BCGC: (1) How should we advance an interdisciplinary approach to education in green chemistry at UC Berkeley and other Universities? (2) What is the role of biobased chemicals and products in a greener market place?

Confirmed speakers at the event include: Debbie Raphael, California Department of Toxic Substances Control; John Hartwig, UC Berkeley Department of Chemistry; Lauren Heine, Cleaner Production Action; John Warner, Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry; Bill Tolman, University of Minnesota Department of Chemistry; Roger McFadden, Staples, Steve Hahn, Dow Chemical and Joan Blades, Founder of MoveOn.org and MomsRising.org.

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4th International IUPAC Conference on Green Chemistry

27 Apr 2012

The 4th International IUPAC Conference on Green Chemistry (4th ICGC) will be held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil between the 25-29th August 2012.

The 4th ICGC will focus on broad topics including benign synthesis/processes, green chemistry for energy production, chemicals from renewable resources, green engineering, education in green chemistry and engineering and policy. The conference will be held in Foz do Iguaçu, one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Latin America.

Confirmed Plenary lectaures are: Paul Anastas (Yale University, USA), James Clark (University of York, UK), Jairton Dupont (University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil), Buxing Han (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Adelio Machado (Porto University, Portugal), Anita Marsaioli (University of Campinas, Brazil), Robin Rogers (University of Alabama, USA), Karl Barry Sharpless (Scripps Research Institute, USA), Roger Sheldon (Delft University, The Netherlands) and Rajendar S. Varma (EPA, USA).

Submission of abstracts and early bird registration must be completed by the 15th May. For more information, please visit the website.

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Green Solvents 2012 – Submission deadline extended to the 30th April 2012!

20 Apr 2012

The latest event in the biennial ‘Green Solvents for Synthesis‘ conference series is being held on the 7th-10th October 2012 in Boppard, Germany – Advanced Concepts for Solution Phase Chemistry and Processes.

The submission deadline for abstracts for oral and poster presentations has now been extended to the 30th April 2012! To submit your abstract or for more details, please click here.

This year’s scientific focus lies on energy-efficient processes, selectivity control for waste prevention, alternative and efficient use of raw materials, activation and capture of CO₂ and integrated reaction and separation processes.

The scientific programme features the traditional Sunday evening lecture, keynote lectures by renowned experts in the field and submitted oral presentations. An additional highlight is the poster session which will give you the opportunity for gripping discussions on cutting-edge research results.

More information can be found at the conference website: http://events.dechema.de/events/en/gsfs2012.html. Registration for the event will open by the end of June.

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RSC US Roadshows 2012 – Week 1: California

13 Apr 2012

As week 1 of the RSC US Raodshows 2012 begins, look out for Green Chemistry Editor Sarah Ruthven who will be visiting universities in California this week.

Starting on the 16th April, RSC Publishing will be touring the United States of America to share more than 170 years experience of publishing in the chemical sciences. Sixteen universities across the country will be hosting these one-day events, which are open to all members of the hosting institute.

Week 1 sees RSC Publishing visit four universities in California:

16th April – University of California Irvine
17th April – University of California Los Angeles
18th April – University of California Santa Barbara
20th April – University of California Berkeley

Click here to find out more…

Keep up to date with the RSC US roadshow by following the Royal Society of Chemistry on Facebook, or look out for #RSC2012 on Twitter!

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Innovation for Sustainable Production 2012

09 Mar 2012

VITO has organised the third edition of the international conference Innovation for Sustainable Production (i-SUP2012) from 6-9^th May 2012.

We invite you to participate together with scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, etc. in this unique sustainability conference at the site of the Old St-John’s Hospital in Bruges, Belgium. Meet the challenge to engage in discussion with renowned national and international speakers and specialists in the following themes: Urban Development, Rural Development, Transport & Mobility, Energy, Materials, Chemistry and Products. An indispensable and inspiring experience for all those who believe that sustainable production and clean technology is THE solution to save both our earth and our economy.

Envision the roles you and your company can fulfill to transform our planet into a sustainable world.

You can find the programme and all details for participating via:

https://www.i-sup2012.org/home/Pages/home.aspx

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2nd Manufacturing Using Sustainable Chemistry meeting – York Science Park

05 Jan 2012

The Green Chemistry Centre in conjunction with the CIA (Chemical Industries Association) is organising the 2^nd MUSC (Manufacturing Using Sustainable Chemistry) event, which will take place on Thursday 16th February 2012 at the Innovation Centre, York Science Park.

The event will be centred around Microwave-enhanced chemistry and the alternative uses of microwave heating. It will coincide with the opening of the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) on the York Science Park. The biorefinery R&D facility will be unique to the UK and will showcase state-of-the-art microwave-biomass processors and other clean chemical and white biotechnology with open-access to academic and industrial collaborators. The programme for the day will consist of presentations, poster sessions and a tour of the BDC. Speakers will include Mike Lancaster of the CIA, Dr Adrian Higson of the NNFCC and Dr Marilena Radoiu of Sairem.

Please see this web link to the flyer and registration form: http://www.musc-network.co.uk/flyer%20and%20form.pdf

You may also be interested in Starbons^® Day at the Green Chemistry Centre on the 16th July 2012 – please see the flyer for further details: http://www.greenchemistrynetwork.org/pdf/starbons_day_flyer.pdf

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Challenges in Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology (ISACS7)

03 Jan 2012

We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for Challenges in Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology (ISACS7) which is being held on 12 – 15 June 2012 at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Register now to guarantee your place for this major conference whilst benefiting from the fantastic early bird savings currently available.

The oral abstract submission deadline is fast approaching so make sure you submit your abstract by 27 January 2012 to present your work alongside Nobel Prize Winners Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki.

For further details on this significant event, please visit the dedicated webpage.

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8th GC&C Symposium on Food Waste Utilisation

07 Sep 2011

8th GC&C Symposium on Food Waste Utilisation (18th October, 10:00—17.30, The King’s Manor, York)

The Green Chemistry and the Consumer annual symposia bring together a diverse audience of representatives from consumer product supply chains, academics, NGOs, government, trade associations, media and other stakeholders to learn about green chemistry solutions for sustainable product supply chains. The 8th symposium, ‘Waste to Wealth: Food Waste Utilisation’, will explore recent advances in the field, including new technologies for food waste valorisation. The programme for the day will consist of a blend of both presentations and breakout sessions. The symposium will conclude with a wine reception providing a further networking opportunity.

Speakers include:

Malcolm Bailey, Regional Director of NISP
Prof. Robert Edwards, Chief Scientist, FERA
Dr. John Williams, Head of Materials for Energy and Industry, NNFCC

Who should attend?

These events are open to all and are aimed at organisations and individuals with an interest in green chemistry and sustainable chemical products. The event will provide an invaluable opportunity for mutual learning and technology transfer.

This event will be of interest to:

Food producers
Food retailers
Energy providers
Waste managers and regulators
Bio-based manufacturers

For more details about the conference including registration, please contact Heather Hamilton (Green Chemistry Network Manager) at heather.hamilton@greenchemistrynetwork.org.

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Conference News: 3rd Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry

10 Aug 2011

The 3rd Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-3) will be held in Melbourne, Australia on December 4 – 7, 2011. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for interaction and exchange of ideas between practitioners in Green Chemistry, and to promote Green Chemistry in the Asia-Oceania region. Program highlights will include presentations by the ‘father of green chemistry’, Dr Paul Anastas and 2010 Nobel Prize Winner, Dr Akira Suzuki. Abstract submission is still open for oral consideration and earlybird rates are available. Please visit http://www.greenoz2011.org/ to register and lodge your abstract!

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2011 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

21 Jun 2011

For the 16th year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing pioneering chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators who are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States. These prestigious awards recognise and promote research and development of less-hazardous alternatives to existing technologies that reduce or eliminate waste, particularly hazardous waste, in industrial production.

The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards are bestowed in five categories. Green Chemistry would like to congratulate the 2011 award winners:

Academic: Bruce H. Lipshutz, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara
Small business: BioAmber, Inc., Plymouth, Minn.
Greener synthetic pathways: Genomatica, San Diego, Calif.
Greener reaction conditions: Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc., Houston, Texas
Designing greener chemicals: The Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio

The awards were made on Monday night, June 20^th at the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards ceremony in Washington D.C. as an opener to the 15^th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference which is being held in concert with the 5^th International Conference on Green & Sustainable Chemistry.

Green Chemistry Editor Sarah Ruthven is in Washington D.C. attending the Conferences; if you would like to meet her there please contact the Editorial Office.

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