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Long-time ISC3 Director Prof. Kümmerer Awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Helsinki
Another honour for Prof. Klaus Kümmerer: The University of Helsinki has awarded the long-time Director of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) and distinguished scientist at Leuphana University Lüneburg his second honorary doctorate within a year. In its 101st conferment ceremony of the Faculty of Philosop...
Sustainable Chemistry Meets Bioeconomy: A Perfect Match
The following is an article in the media outlet "CHEManager International". Find the original here.Adrián Rodríguez (UN ECLAC) and Romina Laumann (ISC3) explored Germany’s biorefineries, uncovering how Sustainable Chemistry and bioeconomy can drive inclusive, green growth in Latin America.Adrián Rodríguez is Chief of the Bioecon...
Reviving Our Childhood with Sustainable Play: Insights from BioTOY 2025
We often find ourselves wishing to relive the joy of childhood, especially if it meant playing with incredible sustainable toys! This sentiment encapsulated the spirit of the discussions at BioTOY 2025. This event gathered a select group of experts from companies, NGOs, and associations focused on supporting the transition towards m...
Long-standing ISC3 Director Prof Kümmerer Receives Honorary Doctorate
A special honour for Professor Klaus Kümmerer: the University of Ghent has awarded the renowned scientist from Leuphana University Lüneburg and long-standing Director of the Research & Education Hub of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) an honorary doctorate. Prof Kümmerer received the award for his con...
Championing Women’s Innovation
Celebrating International Women's Day and Our Female-Led Startups
International Women's Day is a moment to celebrate the resilience, ingenuity, and leadership of women across industries. This year, we are highlighting the critical role of women entrepreneurs and mentors in our Global Start-up Service (GSS), while also addressing the broader gender dynamics within Sustainable Chemistry. Women drive ...
New ISC3 White Paper Explores Bioeconomy Strategies for Ecuador & Uruguay
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) has published a new white paper, "Advanced Bioeconomy and Bioenergy: Strategies for Sustainable Development in Ecuador & Uruguay." This report presents cross-sectoral strategies for policymakers, businesses, and researchers to harness circular bioeconomy solutions, with ...
ChemSelect: International Workshop to Showcase Sustainability Assessment Tool for Chemicals
Berlin, Germany – February 2025The German Environment Agency (UBA) is set to host an international workshop on ChemSelect, the innovative sustainability assessment tool designed to help companies identify safer and more sustainable chemical substances and mixtures. Scheduled for May 21, 2025, this online workshop will provide insights ...
Advancing Sustainable Chemistry in the Toy Industry: challenges and opportunities
Toys can play a crucial role in child development, and the emergence of 'Kidults'—adults who purchase toys for themselves—has significantly expanded the market. In 2023, global toy sales reached an impressive $108.7 billion. However, the toy industry relies heavily on materials and processes that have significant environmental and soc...
ChemSelect: New Sustainability Assessment Tool For Chemicals
The German Environment Agency has launched an innovative tool, ChemSelect, to help companies conduct a quick and easy sustainability assessment of chemical substances and mixtures. This free online application offers a streamlined approach to identifying which chemicals are more sustainable and safer for human health and the environment....
SPOTLIGHT 2024 Recap
The SPOTLIGHT 2024 event took place on the 28th of September with great success. With a focus on innovative approaches on the nexus between Sustainable Chemistry and Climate Friendly Solutions, participants shared insights and exchanged innovative ideas for an incredibly fruitful event. SPOTLIGHT 2024 began with a discussion on bioecono...
ISC3 is looking for innovators in the field of Sustainable Chemistry & Climate Change
Apply now for the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2025 - International start-up competition is endowed with EUR 25,000.
Online Event – ISC3 Sustainable Chemistry SPOTLIGHT
Host: International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3)When: 28.11.2024, 2 pm to 6.15 pmRegistration free of charge: https://spotlights-registration.plazz.net/events
Navigating the Future of Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles: Insights from the ISC3 Investor Forum 2024
ISC3 bridges global start-ups and investors at the Impact Festival in Frankfurt am Main – Start-up Dimpora from Switzerland wins ISC3 Innovation Challenge
DNA-Driven Traceability System for a More Sustainable Textile Industry
The Turkish start-up DNACotton is one of the five finalists in the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024, focusing on “Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles” – We present the start-ups in an exclusive series. In October, they will pitch their ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum as part of the Impact Festival in Frankfurt.
CE: Policy Making for Traceability of Chemicals along Value Chains
On 15th October ISC3 participated in a roundtable event at the Representation of the State of Hessen to the European Union in Brussels dealing with Circular Economy – Policy Making for Traceability of Chemicals along Value Chains, organized by the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. ...
International Start-ups Unveil Sustainable Chemistry Innovations at the Impact Festival in Frankfurt a.M., Germany
What can attendees expect from this year’s Investor Forum of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3)? Innovations range from leather alternative made from fruit waste in Mexico, to advanced textile recycling processes from Sweden, to PFAS-free textile membrane from Switzerland, to bio-based and biodegradable ...
High-quality, High-performance Biomaterials from Fruit Waste for a more Sustainable Future in the Fashion Industry
The following is a translation from an article in the German media outlet "forum. Nachhaltig Wirtschaften" ("forum. sustainable business"). Find the original here.The start-up Polybion from Mexico is one of the five finalists in the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024 on the topic “Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles” –...
Revolutionary Textile Membrane for a More Sustainable Outdoor Clothing Industry
The following is a translation from an article in the German media outlet "forum. Nachhaltig Wirtschaften" ("forum. sustainable business"). Find the original here.Swiss company Dimpora AG is one of the five finalists in the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024 on the topic "Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles". We introduce the...
Fostering the Transformation towards Sustainable Chemistry
The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA)* hosted the Sustainable Industries Conference (SIC) at the CSIR ICC in Pretoria, South Africa, from 11th to 12th September 2024 in close collaboration with UNIDO’s Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP), funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)...
How Textile Waste is being Turned into New Resources for a more Sustainable Future for the Fashion Industry
The following is a translation from an article in the German media outlet "forum. Nachhaltig Wirtschaften" ("forum. sustainable business"). Find the original here.
There is a more sustainable way! With bio-based and biodegradable textile and leather chemicals
The following is a translation from an article in the German media outlet "forum. Nachhaltig Wirtschaften" ("forum. sustainable business"). Find the original here. Schutzen is one of the five finalists for the ISC3 Innovation Award 2024 on the topic of "Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles" – We introduce the startups in ...
Ready, set, here are the Changemakers!
The ISC3 has selected it`s finalists for the Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles
The finalists of the €25,000 5th ISC3 Innovation Challenge, which was looking for innovations in the fields of Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles, have been announced! A jury of 23 international experts selected the five finalists from a large number of outstanding applications from all over the world. This year, the International Susta...
ISC3 Attends OEWG 3 Global Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution
ISC3 participated in the third session of the ad hoc open-ended working group (OEWG 3) to support the preparation of proposals for a science-policy panel that contributes further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution. The event occurred from June 17-21, 2024 at the International Conference Center in Genev...
Sustainable Chemistry Innovations Shaping the Future of the Process Industry
Significant Success of Start-ups Presented by ISC3 at ACHEMA 2024
Sustainable Chemistry provides solutions to the challenges faced by the process industry. Sustainable textile dyes, alternatives to microplastics, innovative recycling technologies, and AI-supported applications are becoming increasingly important. This is one of the outcomes of ACHEMA 2024. Another key takeaway: Start-ups like Vienna Tex...
Sustainable Chemistry innovations for the process industry
From textile dyes derived from microorganisms, to image processing and learning systems for PET preforms, to the conversion of organic waste into biodegradable products – the innovative ideas presented by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) at this year's ACHEMA in Frankfurt from 10 to 14 June are as dive...
ZILA BioWorks
The following article is from CHEManager. Find the original here.The American start-up Zila Bioworks is transforming hard-tech manufacturing with drastically cleaner, greener chemistry, while supporting rural communities.
Environment Week 2024: Prof Klaus Kümmerer discusses Sustainable Chemistry
At the invitation of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), Prof. Klaus Kümmerer will represent the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaboration Center (ISC3) at the “Week of the Environment” (German: Woche der Umwelt) event on 4 and 5 June 2024 in Berlin. As part of the ...
Neptunus Biotech
The Power of the Ocean in Benefit of the Soil
The following article is from CHEManager. Find the original here.The Mexican start-up Neptunus Biotech extracts bioactive compounds from marine microalgae which are used as a bio-stimulant for crops. The assimilation of these molecules makes the plants more resistant to environmental stress.
Don't forget thermodynamics - Award interview with Professor Klaus Kümmerer
“Nowadays students have to learn about embededness and think about what is the purpose.”View the world of Sustainable Chemistry through the lens of our Research and Education Director Prof. Dr. Klaus Kümmerer, recipient of the Wöhler Award for Sustainable Chemistry 2023. This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon individuals who h...
ISC3, GIZ, and UN ECLAC Collaborate for Groundbreaking Workshop on Bioeconomy Transformation
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) had the privilege of hosting a strategic workshop on “Advancing Sustainable Bioeconomy in Ecuador and Uruguay”, organised in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UN-ECLAC) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Int...
Ecorich Solutions
– Turning waste into food
The following article is from CHEManager. Find the original here.African start-up Ecorich Solutions uses an innovative technology called “the Wastebot decomposer machine” to convert organic waste into organic fertilizer. The process involves the breakdown of organic waste using soil based microbial enzymes under a temperature regulat...
Empowering Change
Celebrating International Women's Day and Our Female-Led Startups
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the achievements, contributions, and progress made by women around the world. In the spirit of this empowering day, we are proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible women entrepreneurs leading the way in our Global Start-up Service. These visionary women are not just breaking glass c...
BIOWEG
– Revolutionizing The Future Of Bio-Ingredients
The following article is from CHEManager. Find the original here.The German start-up Bioweg found a way to replace petroleum-based chemicals with innovative bio-alternatives through fermentation and green chemistry. The processing of waste products results in bacterial cellulose, which serves as a substitute for synthetic polymers and ...
New Factsheet: PtX in Morocco
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre ISC3 and PtX Hub asks the question: How can the chemical industry use energy from renewable sources in a sustainable way and vice versa: How can Sustainable Chemistry be used for the advancement of a sustainable energy supply?In a consultative process, ISC3 and the Internationa...
ISC3 Director Prof. Kümmerer Receives Federal Cross of Merit
International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre congratulates its Head of the Research & Education Hub
Great honour for professor Klaus Kümmerer. The renowned scientist from Leuphana University Lüneburg (Germany) and Director of the Research & Education Hub of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit on Ribbon yesterday in Hanover (Germany). Prof. Kümmerer received the hi...
CAPCI Dialogue Paper: How to Enhance Climate Protection in the Production and Use of Chemicals – with a Focus on Developing Countries and Emerging Economies?
The Dialogue Paper “Climate Protection in the Production and Use of Chemicals – Learning Experiences and Recommendations Concerning Developing Countries and Emerging Economies” was co-developed by CAPCI and a group of international experts. It highlights the interlinkages between sustainable chemicals management and climate change i...
Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Protection
The chemical industry sector is not only a fundamental cornerstone of modern life as well as global and national economies: More than 90 percent of the manufacturing industry depends on products from the chemical industry. The chemical and petrochemical industries account for around 10% of the world´s final energy demand and 7,4% of the ...
Sustainability Science: Resources, Material Flows and Chemistry (M.Sc.)
Sustainability Science: Resources, Material Flows and Chemistry (M.Sc.)
Several billion tons of chemical products and materials are produced per year. These products can enable our high standard of living and health. While these products offer benefits, their production and use also pose complex and severe impacts on the planet. Essentially, there is a critical need for greener, more sustainable chemicals, ma...
Fighting global warming with tamarind polymers
Schutzen Chemical Group inspired by ISC3 for Sustainable Chemistry – Start-up wins ISC3 Innovation Award 2023
If South Mumbai is flooded in seven years, 20 million people will lose their homes. The number of cases of cancer in children will rise by 37 percent this year. The mountains of garbage in his homeland are getting bigger and bigger. As one of eight finalists in the Innovation Challenge 2023 of the International Sustainable Chemistry Colla...
Innovation Challenge 2024
Which innovative ideas in Sustainable Chemistry have the potential to improve the textile sector? This is the question posed by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) in the Innovation Challenge 2024. Start-ups and innovators from all over the world can now apply with their answers and solutions in the field ...
Makabi Agritech - Sustainable Agriculture and Responsible Food Production
Article on ISC3 Start-up of the Month November 2023 in CHEManager International
Aquamet: Innovative Approach for Sustainable Aquaculture
Article on ISC3 Start-up of the Month October 2023 in CHEManager International
Studying Sustainable Chemistry at Leuphana
Read the Original in German on CHEManager here. Chemistry - as a science and industry - is indispensable for our prosperity and our health. In its various facets, it is one of the most important building blocks for a sustainable future. However, this requires a different understanding and practice in chemistry. The Institute of Sustaina...
Defining Sustainable Chemistry—an opportune exercise?
Publication in "Science", Vol. 382, No. 6667Read the original here.
Press release: Promoting impact investment in Sustainable Chemistry innovations
What does it take to establish and maintain sustainability as a measurable value for companies? What conditions need to be created for ideas in Sustainable Chemistry to flourish? And which start-ups worldwide promise the greatest impact in this field with their innovations? These and other central questions about innovations for Sustainab...
Follow-up: Fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5)
The 5th session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), organised by UNEP and hosted by the government of Germany who held the presidency of this fifth session of the Conference, took place from 25 to 29 September 2023 at the World Conference Center Bonn (WCCB) with a High-Level Segment (HLS) on 28 and 29 Septembe...
Plastale: Towards Sustainable Development through Material Innovation and Circular Economy
Article on Plastale, ISC3 Start-up of the Month September 2023, in CHEManager International
International Start-ups bring innovations in the field of Sustainable Chemistry to the World Chemical Conference ICCM5 in Bonn, Germany
Leather made from microorganisms instead of animal skin produced in Peru. A material made from locally sourced starch as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic packaging from Colombia. Sunglasses made from recycled chip bags in India. Skin and hair care products based on proteins extracted from fish waste from Ethiopia. These are...
Fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5)
The 5th session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), organised by UNEP and hosted by the government of Germany who holds the presidency of this fifth session of the Conference, will take place from 25 to 29 September 2023 at the World Conference Center Bonn (WCCB) with a High-Level Segment (HLS) on 28 and 29 Se...
Interview with Klaus Kümmerer in CHEManager: The goals of Sustainable Chemistry and the limits of circular economy
In this interview, Klaus Kümmerer talks about the importance of Sustainable Chemistry for the circular economy and how both can contribute to solving the major challenges now and for the future. Kümmerer is Director of the Institute for Sustainable Chemistry at Leuphana University Lüneburg and Director of the Research & Education Hub o...
Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Agriculture 2023 finalist
The fourth ISC3 Innovation Challenge that called for innovations in the field of Sustainable Chemistry and Agriculture has it's finalists! The international jury of experts chose eight finalists from a large number of top-notch applications from five continents.This year, the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC...
Block Solutions Oy: Creating a better tomorrow with sustainable and affordable way of building houses
Article on ISC3 Start-up of the Month July 2023 in CHEManager International
ECOPAPEL – Biodegradable and reusable paper-based food packaging as an alternative to plastic
Article on ECOPAPEL, ISC3 Start-up of the Month June 2023, in CHEManager International
Press release: “Opening Ceremony of the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Cellulose High-Tech Materials”
One of the winners of our Audience Voting Award of 2022, Vienna Textile Lab, is one of four industry partners to fund the project Christian Doppler Laboratory for Cellulose High-Tech Materials. This project enables applied basic research in the field of green chemistry and circular value chains.
Publication in CHEManager: Cosmetic products from fish waste ISC3 supports Ethiopian start-up for sustainable, bio-based collagen production
06.06.2023 - The idea for the Ethiopian start-up Ray Cosmetics came to CEO and founder Rewla Ephrem and her like minded partners Yared Assefa and Abrehame Dessie at the picturesque Lake Tana in Bahirdar. Supported by ISC3, the start-up produces bio-based collagen from fish skin.
Wöhler Award
Prof Dr Kümmerer was honored for his exceptional work in various fields, including recyclable plastics, wastewater reuse, and end-of-life management of solar plants, among others, where he has made remarkable contributions to Sustainable Chemistry.
CHEManager International: Climate-Positive Power
CHEManager International has featured an interview with Felix Fischer, co-founder, managing director and COO of Reverion. Reverion has been selected as our Start-up of the Month for May 2022.
Ashaya: Increasing the Value of Waste & Creating Social Impact
Article on Ashaya, ISC3 Start-up of the Month May 2023, in CHEManager International
The “Climate Action Programme for Chemical Industry (CAPCI)” and its Partners
The Climate Action Programme for the Chemical Industry (CAPCI) and its partners present their main learning experiences providing an overview on the strong linkages between chemistry and climate change. This publication seeks to inform and inspire the readers on the big potentials of the chemical industry for implementing GHG mitigation m...
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E[co]work - Enabling safer, sound and inclusive e-waste management
Growing amounts of electronic waste (e-waste) and the unsafe manner of recycling by informal workers in this sector pose substantial challenges around the world. Especially in India, given the large volume generated as well as the existing and upcoming regulation around e-waste necessitates new ways of addressing the topic to enable a saf...
AppCyclers-Innovative-Approach-for-e-Waste-Management
Article on AppCyclers, ISC3 Start-up of the Month April 2023, in CHEManager International
Sustainable Chemistry should be the guiding principle for the upcoming ICCM5
In view of the 5th International Conference for Chemicals Management (ICCM5), the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) opens the discussion on the importance of Sustainable Chemistry as a holistic approach to make products and manufacturing processes safer for the environment and human health. The new online liv...
CHEManager International: Production Process for Personalized Clothing Made from Mycelium
Article on ISC3 Start-up of the Month March 2023 in CHEManager International
CHEManager International: Silicone Recycling without Loss of Quality
CHEManager International has featured an interview with Klara Yoon, Tina Rose and Stephan Enthaler, New Dawn, founders of New Dawn Silicones (formerly known as We Are Galaktika). The start-up has been chosen as the ISC3 Start-up of the month for January 2023.
EL MAT Sustainable Solutions Turns “Waste” Water into Valuable Products
Article on EL MAT Sustainable Solutions, ISC3 Start-up of the Month February 2023, in CHEManager International
Transition pathway for the chemical industry
In January 2023, the European Commission published the transition pathway for the chemical industry. The pathway is an actionable plan co-developed by the European Commission with other member states, chemical industry stakeholders, NGOs and other interested parties. It identifies the actions and conditions needed to achieve the green and...
READY, SET, BE THE CHANGEMAKER!
ISC3 INVITES TO THE INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2023 – CALL FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN THE FIELD OF SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND AGRICULTURE
December 15th, 2022 Which Sustainable Chemistry innovations can benefit Agriculture? The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) launched its new call for applications for the next ISC3 Innovation Challenge endowed with 25,000 EUR in total. The ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2023 addresses innovators from around the w...
Book recommendation for a Circular Economy
The Impossibilities of the Circular Economy Separating Aspirations from Reality
Circular Economy (CE) is one of the important concepts in the context of sustainability. Unfortunately, there are many misunderstandings and false expectations in the context. A book that comprehensively presents the opportunities and limitations of CE has recently been published. The Impossibilities of the Circular Economy Separating As...
Press Release: Fostering impact investment and awarding Sustainable Chemistry innovations
ISC3 Investor Forum and Innovation Showcase 2022
What challenges do impact investors face when evaluating ESGs and investing in Start-ups? What role does the financial and regulatory framework play in West African Sustainable Chemistry Innovations?Which Sustainable Chemistry pioneers captured the hearts of the audience? And who are the winners of the EUR 25.000 ISC3 Innovation Challeng...
Biocide Leasing
A triple‑win business model for Sustainable Chemistry
Biocides are a group of chemicals used in a multitude of industrial and daily life applications. They are essential and generate advantages: they help to fulfil hygiene requirements and protect the health of humans and animals and are also used in industrial processes.
Press release: ISC3 INVESTOR FORUM 2022
SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT, WASTE PREVENTION AND VALORISATION - CATALYSING INNOVATIONS BY INVESTING IN SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY SOLUTIONS
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) is hosting its 4th virtual Investor Forum on November 9th and November 10th, 2022. This year’s ISC3 Investor Forum will feature two panel discussions: 1) on the challenges in ESG evaluation, when it comes to sustainable investing and investing in start-ups, and 2) on re...
Factsheet: "Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Protection"
Capacity Development as a Key to Effective Climate Action in the Chemical Sector
The GIZ-hosted initiatives CAPCI and ISC3 strive to support sustainable practices in the chemical sector, particularly in its important role for tackling climate change. Developing the capacities needed to strengthen the ability of people, organisations and societies to initiate and manage their own sustainable development processes is th...
Press Release: ISC3 brings Start-ups for Sustainable Chemistry together
Reverion and UP Catalyst: two good ideas meet
Two start-ups, two good ideas for Sustainable Chemistry: High-temperature fuel cells for reversible operation on the one hand (Reverion) and the production of sustainable carbon nanomaterials and graphite on the other (UP Catalyst). At the Start-up Slam of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) at ACHEMA 2022,...
New White Paper: Hydrogen Economy and Sustainability
Towards a PtX Roadmap for Uruguay
The White Paper on "Hydrogen Economy and Sustainability: Towards a PtX Roadmap for Uruguay“ is now available for download on our website.The paper provides an overview of the PtX process divided into three phases and a case study on the situation in Uruguay focusing on sustainability, Sustainable Chemistry, and possible side effects. ...
Press Release: Start-up Slam for Sustainable Chemistry at ACHEMA 2022
International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) presents innovative solutions of twelve Start-ups at ACHEMA in Frankfurt am Main.
International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) presents innovative solutions of twelve Start-ups at ACHEMA in Frankfurt am Main.Reversible fuel cells for clean energy, bioplastics made from starch, and secondary raw materials by innovative recycling process of waste diapers – these are just some of the many fledgling ...
Life Cycle Assessment for Start-ups
Sustainability Assessment plays an essential role, when it comes to evaluating the impact of a process or product on people and the planet. Not only as a part of responsible entrepreneurship and being compliant with the laws, but sustainability gains nowadays more importance as a criterion for investors as well. For these reasons, it is c...
Press Release: Finalists of the third ISC3 Innovation Challenge selected
Ready, set, here are the Changemakers!
Frankfurt am Main/Germany, July 28th, 2022 The voting period of the third ISC3 Innovation Challenge that called for innovations in the field of Sustainable Chemistry and Waste: Prevention, Valorisation & Management just ended. The international jury of experts chose its 10 finalists from a large number of top-notch applications from five ...
Press Release: Sustainable Chemistry Start-Ups and Innovators in India
Impactful Sustainable Chemistry Start-ups and Innovators in India – Meet our Finalists!
Pune/India and Frankfurt am Main/Germany, May 11th, 2022 – The voting period of the Call to Impactful Sustainable Chemistry Start-ups and Innovators in India just ended and the ISC3 is introducing the ten finalists.
Anna Turns
Go Toxic Free
Anna specialises in writing about sustainability, from climate change and renewable energy to marine issues, food and farming. She teaches journalism students at Plymouth Marjon University and helps them to build their portfolios, find their niche and develop their content creation skills on paper, on screen and on radio. Her first book, ...
GSS Workshop: A framework for implementing holistic and integrated life cycle sustainability assessment of regional bioeconomy
A framework for implementing holistic and integrated life cycle sustainability assessment of regional bioeconomy
In the frame of the Extended Services for General Support Plus eligible start-ups, the ISC3 Global Start-up Service organized workshop on the topic “A framework for implementing holistic and integrated life cycle sustainability assessment of regional bioeconomy” with Walther Zeug and Christopher Blum on May 5th, 2022 at 16:30 CEST via...
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Sustainable Chemistry Club – India: Advancing the Ten Objectives for Green and Sustainable Chemistry
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Center (ISC3) is launching together with the Science and Technology Park Pune (Scitech) their second season of the Sustainable Chemistry Club, a series of interactive webinars, this time focusing on UNEP’s Green and Sustainable Chemistry: Framework Manual .
ISC3 at ACHEMA
Visit us at ACHEMA 2022
The ISC3 will host its own booth in the Green Innovation Zone in Hall 6. Every day, we will feature 2 start-ups from our Changemaker Community and you can look forward to a pitch event on Wednesday, August 24th as well. Come learn more about our current work, projects and programs. We are excited to meet you! Further information can be fo...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ISC3 AND OTTO KRAHN NEW BUSINESS CORPORATE CHALLENGE 2022 IN SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND NEW RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES AND STRUCTURES WITHIN AFRICA
Press Release
Frankfurt am Main, April 20th, 2022 – The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) and the Otto Krahn New Business GmbH & Co. KG launched the ISC3 Corporate Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and New Recycling Opportunities and Structures within Africa. Three best solutions will be awarded a monetary prize and the...
Opening Ceremony of the MSc Sustainable Chemistry & MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management at Leuphana Professional School
Press Release
On 17 March, 2022 we celebrated in an Opening Ceremony the start of the next cohort of outstanding students at Leuphana Professional School.
Innoverda selected in category ‘Intelligent and sustainable factory/production’ by Banque Publique d’investissement” together with “France Digital”
Press Release
We are pleased to inform that Innoverda will be included in a recently started mapping of French startups with social and environmental impact, carried out by France Digitale and Bpifrance Le Hub. They will appear in the Economy & Development in the Category “Industry” and “Intelligent and sustainable factory/production”so...
ISC3 and Brightlands join forces to support Sustainable Chemistry Start-ups
Press Release
The Innovation Hub of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) and Brightlands Chemelot Innovation Center (BCIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding as a first step towards a future partnership. As a part of their cooperation, they intend to expand each other’s networks, strengthening efforts in finding the m...
Tradewater - „Reducing the world’s carbon footprint”
Press Release
Reducing carbon footprint is one of the most important goals on governmental, industrial, and individual level to tackle the climate crisis and its impacts. Developing CO2-emissions-reduction strategies to achieve carbon neutrality and the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C global warming limit is a challenging task for businesses and nations alike...
Renewable PtX as a building block
for sustainable chemistry in Uruguay - ISC3 and PtX Hub make the connection
Tackling climate change and defossilising industries means thinking out of the box and in a holistic manner. A part of this can be the linking of disciplines: The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre ISC3 devotes its next focus topic to the link between Sustainable Chemistry and renewable energies and addresses questio...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ISC3 INNOVATION CHALLENGE IN SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND WASTE: PREVENTION, VALORIZATION & MANAGEMENT
Press Release
Frankfurt am Main, December 15, 2021 – The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) launched the ISC3 Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Waste: Prevention, Valorisation & Management. Contest applications will be accepted until April 19, 2022. The winner of the Innovation Challenge 2021/2022 will ...
COKOON Dip Technology – New technology and business model towards sustainability in the tire industry
Press Release
Establishing new standards to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals is a huge challenge for industry and business, as the companies mostly implement individual measures which tend to be rather time-consuming and cost-intensive due to large number of safety and compliance regulations. Open innovation approaches aim to simplify these pr...
Please meet our OpenLabs Brazil Contest Winners
Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The voting period for the first OpenLabs Brazil Ideas Contest ever, that started out in March 2021 and bore all applicants the chance to win, just ended. A SENAI and ISC3 expert jury just selected the contest winners! The ideas competition was held in the framework of an OpenLabs Brazil Project Pilot that is looking to bring a new way to ...
Chemical Leasing Award - ISC3 member of Jury
Press Release
The concept of Chemical Leasing was developed in 2004 by UNIDO to further a more efficient use of chemicals in production processes, changing the approach from volume to value. In 2009 the Chemical Leasing Award was founded to support and acknowledge best practices in the Chemical Leasing Concept from companies and individuals worldwide. ...
Sustainable knowledge network for startups
Press Release
Just before the outbreak of the coronavirus in the Netherlands, Brightlands Chemelot Campus signed a partnership agreement with ISC3. This German-based centre is committed to making the chemical industry more sustainable, and its Global Startup Service focuses explicitly on entrepreneurs. “Chemistry is facing its greatest challenge ever...
ISC3's contribution to UNIDO's new book on Chemical Leasing
Press Release
We are delighted that we got the chance to contribute to UNIDO’s new book on Chemical Leasing. Dr. Dorota Bartkowiak & Prof. Klaus Kuemmerer, director at our Research & Education Hub, clearly show in their article, that chemical leasing is an important pillar of sustainable chemistry. Download the book here for free.
Towards more sustainable curricula
Press Release
Prof. Dr. Dr. Vania Zuin and Prof. Klaus Kümmerer from Leuphana Universität Lüneburg got together to discuss the importance to go "Towards more sustainable curricula". Happy reading!You can find the article here.
Promoting Sustainable Chemistry Innovation across Egyptian Small & Medium Enterprises
Press Release
In November 2020 YouThinkGreen Egypt (YTG), together with Egypt National Cleaner Production Centre (ENCPC) and ISC3, held a Stakeholders' Dialogue and Roundtable on the topic of "Promoting Sustainable Chemistry Innovation across Egyptian Small & Medium Enterprises". Please find hereafter a brief report on the outcome and findings. In ca...
Master's Degree Programme “Sustainable Chemistry” starts at Leuphana University
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The world's first professional master's programme M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry at the Leuphana University Lüneburg/Germany started on 16 March 2020. The interdisciplinary and internationally-oriented master's programme was jointly designed by the ISC3 (International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre) and the Institute of Sustaina...
ISC3 joins the Elsevier Foundation Green & Sustainable Chemistry Challenge
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The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) to contribute new expertise, networks and a 3rd prize for entrepreneurial spirit to the Challenge
Towards an International School for Sustainable Chemistry: First Master Program in Sustainable Chemistry launched at Leuphana University
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Launching in April 2020 at Leuphana University Professional School, the interdisciplinary program provides expert interdisciplinary training and teaches a broad understanding of sustainable chemistry along the life cycle of chemical products, services and functions – from the molecular level to global resource and product flows.
ISC3 promotes Sustainable Chemistry at the 3rd European Chemistry Partnering
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The European Chemistry Partnering (ECP) brings together start-ups and founders with investors and decision-makers from the chemical industry. At the 3rd ECP on 26. February 2019 in Frankfurt more than 800 participants came together to discuss new business ideas in the chemical sector. As a double diamond sponsor of the event, the Internat...
Phase-out Lead in Paint: ISC3 partners with UN Environment in new global SAICM project
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The ISC3 is proudly announcing its participation in a newly approved global project led by UN Environment. The multi-stakeholder project ‘Global best practices on emerging chemical policy issues of concern under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)’ will be implemented in 70+ countries over a 4-year per...
Regional Perspectives on Sustainable Chemistry Innovation and the Global Chemicals Outlook II: Understanding Trends, Risks and Opportunities
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ISC3 and UN Environment are organising a series of regional expert workshops to understand trends, risks and opportunities relevant for sustainable chemistry innovation and the development of the next Global Chemicals Outlook II.
Start of ISC3: Shaping tomorrow’s chemistry together
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An international conference in Berlin on May 17-18, 2017 on “Mainstreaming Sustainable Chemistry” marked the start of the ISC3. The center will initiate innovations, cooperation, business models, and a new way of thinking in order to further the concept of sustainable chemistry on a global scale, to enable circular economy and allow f...