None of this makes "chemistry" "sustainable": This is because the amount of chemicals produced worldwide is increasing. The energy used, the raw materials required and the waste produced are overstretching the earth's carrying capacity.
However, Sustainable Chemistry offers a solution here. Firstly, it asks whether we need chemicals at all for this or that purpose. Can we do without them? After all, for every chemical that is not produced, neither energy nor raw materials are consumed. The production and handling of chemicals is considered in terms of climate protection, the preservation of biodiversity, safe food and the protection of human rights. Sustainable solutions must therefore also take social and ethical aspects into account and involve all stakeholders along the life cycle of products and services.
Ultimately, Sustainable Chemistry is about ensuring that the diverse contributions that chemistry can and must make to sustainability are also made in a sustainable manner. Stefanie Wieck (Federal Environment Agency), Klaus Kümmerer (ISC3 - International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre and University of Lüneburg) and Henning Friege (N³ Nachhaltigkeitsberatung) will use a number of examples to show how Sustainable Chemistry works and is effective. In the discussion, which will be moderated by science journalist Ralph H. Ahrens, they will work with you to develop approaches for cases that interest you.

Information about the location and registration for free participation can be found here: https://www.woche-der-umwelt.de/