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Welcome, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, to the Green Chemistry Commitment! 🇧🇷🧪UFMG's Chemistry Department is embedding #GreenChemistry across coursework and research, with plans for new courses and greener teaching labs. buff.ly/c9FUadD

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July 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Dr. Juliana Vidal helps colleges embed green chemistry through the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC). Hear her path from lab research to advocacy—and where the field is headed. Watch: www.beyondbenign.org/news/meet-th... 🌱🧪

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September 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Welcome @ucoimbra.bsky.social to the Green Chemistry Commitment! 🌍🧪 Located in Coimbra, Portugal, the Department of Chemistry is embedding #GreenChemistry values into its curriculum, research, and service. Learn more: www.beyondbenign.org/school_profi...

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August 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Our February newsletter highlights the momentum building within the Green Chemistry Commitment community. 💙🧪 Check it out here: us1.campaign-archive.com?e=01c8a50e49...

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March 6, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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🌱 @georgiagwinnett.bsky.social became the first institution in Georgia to sign the Green Chemistry Commitment in 2023. Learn how faculty integrate #GreenChemistry into courses, labs, research, and community engagement: www.beyondbenign.org/news/how-geo...

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July 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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A new manuscript led by @julianavidal.bsky.social shares insights from GCC signers across seven Latin American countries advancing #GreenChemistry education, research, and policy. 🌎 Read the open-access article on @rscsustainability.rsc.org: pubs.rsc.org/su/article/d...

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August 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Welcome Université de Poitiers to the Green Chemistry Commitment! 👏🎉 Students and faculty are advancing #GreenChemistry through hands-on labs, eco-friendly solvents, biopolymers, and decarbonization research. Learn more: www.beyondbenign.org/school_profi...

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December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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It was wonderful to connect with 130+ #GreenChemistry community members at this year’s GCC Summits, held virtually and in person at GC&E in San Antonio.

Thank you to everyone helping advance green chemistry education. More highlights soon!

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July 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Welcome to the Green Chemistry Commitment, University of Rajshahi! 🌍🧪 Green chemistry is already part of their graduate curriculum and research, with plans to expand undergrad integration and lab sustainability efforts. Learn more: www.beyondbenign.org/school_profi...

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Welcome University of Rajshahi to the GCC community!
July 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Our August newsletter shares classroom-ready resources, funding opportunities, and inspiration to help you bring #GreenChemistry to life for your students this academic year. 🌱 Explore it here: us1.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...

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September 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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#GCCommit signer @leuphana.bsky.social has launched a master’s program in Sustainability Science: Resources, Materials & Chemistry! 🎓📚 This research-oriented program uses systems thinking to prepare students to design sustainable solutions for renewable resources, & materials. buff.ly/WXgdItT
New master's programme ‘Sustainability Science: Resources, Materials and Chemistry (M.Sc.)’ starts in autumn
Research-oriented, international and transdisciplinary: prospective students can apply for the new master's programme until 31 August.
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August 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Our 2025 Green Chemistry Commitment Status (GCC) Report shows what happens when commitment turns into action. We are grateful to our community members for promoting #GreenChemistry education and driving lasting impact toward a sustainable future. Explore the report: buff.ly/IcFM4ms

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April 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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The 2024 Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Status Report is here! 🌍🧪 We closed the year with a total of 212 signers, collectively reaching an estimated 4,800 faculty members and 1.2 million students annually. 📘 Explore the report here: www.beyondbenign.org/wordpress/wp...

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September 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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GCC signers: We want to hear from you! 👋💬 After receiving a Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Horizon Prize for Education, the GCC will be featured in a new @rsc.org video highlighting the global program. Submit a short video for a chance to be featured: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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July 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Congrats to Mikhailey Wheeler & Olivia Wyper of Memorial University of Newfoundland on winning 3rd place at the WISE GSS International Women’s Day Conference! 🎉 Their poster highlighted the #GCCommit & @memorialu.bsky.social's work to advance sustainable chemistry education.
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June 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Prof. Seyed Mosayeb Daryanavard reflects on bringing green chemistry into teaching and research at the University of Hormozgan, including GCC adoption and student research on safer solvents and renewable resources. 🌍🌱 Read his article: www.beyondbenign.org/news/from-ou...

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March 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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🌱 Join 300+ higher ed institutions advancing green chemistry education: www.beyondbenign.org/he-green-che...

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What Is the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC)? A framework to unite the green chemistry higher education community around a common vision to:- Expand the community of green chemists - Grow…
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September 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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📢 GCC signers! Join us on September 4th from 12-1 p.m. EDT for an interactive virtual session to help you make the most of your participation in the program. Check your inbox for the invitation or contact gcc@beyondbenign.org for more information.

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August 28, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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The Green Chemistry Commitment community is now made up of 300 higher ed institutions across the globe! 🎉 This milestone reflects a growing commitment to make #GreenChemistry a core part of chemistry education.

🌍 Learn how to bring the #GCCommit to your campus: www.beyondbenign.org/he-green-che...
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August 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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🌱 Join 300 higher ed institutions advancing green chemistry education. Learn how to bring the #GCCommit to your campus: www.beyondbenign.org/he-green-che...
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What Is the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC)? A framework to unite the green chemistry higher education community around a common vision to:- Expand the community of green chemists - Grow…
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August 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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At the 2026 Green Chemistry Commitment Summit, 135 participants from 22 countries shared practical strategies for advancing green chemistry education through curriculum, workforce preparation, and global collaboration. 🧪🌱

Read the Summit reflection: buff.ly/OM8kthe

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August 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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Applications are open for the Green Chemistry Education Awards for higher education! #GCCommit signing institutions can apply for funding to advance curriculum integration, faculty development, student engagement, and new educational settings. 📌 Apply: www.beyondbenign.org/he-gc-challe...
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August 3, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Rhodes University’s Chemistry Department is the first at a South African university to join the Green Chemistry Commitment. 🌍 Over three years, the department will review courses, labs, waste, and water use to further integrate the 12 Principles. Read more: buff.ly/3tHZX1T

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July 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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At @uwbothell.bsky.social, a #GCCommit signer, Dr. Gavin Doyle and Dr. Charity Lovitt are blending chemistry, art, and culture in "Atoms in Art & Culture," an interdisciplinary course that helps students communicate science in creative and community-centered ways. 🎨 Read more. buff.ly/739pK60
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July 20, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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A recent @cenmag.bsky.social article explores how #GreenChemistry has grown from a niche discipline into a movement shaping chemistry education, research, industry, and workforce development. cen.acs.org/acs-news/fut...

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July 15, 2026 at 1:32 PM