New App Simplifies PFAS Identification and Risk Management
ChemFORWARD announced the launch of pfasID, a free web-based tool that simplifies the process of identifying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are highly persistent in the environment and pose significant risks to human health.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: From Circular Pollution to Circular Solutions
To win consumer and investor confidence in circularity, we need to systematically eliminate chemicals of concern in the materials used in everyday products.
Change Chemistry, ChemFORWARD, and Safer Chemistry Impact Fund are collaborating to start this conversation in earnest by convening this dedicated workshop to share progress on safer chemistry and identify opportunities to accelerate safe and sustainable design.
ChemFORWARD Wins Harvard’s Roy Award for Environmental Partnership
Chemical Hazard Data Trust Helps Companies Replace Toxic Chemicals with Safer Alternatives to Reduce Human and Environmental Harm
ChemFORWARD Launches CleanScreen: A Cloud-Based App for Safer Electronics Cleaning Formulations
CleanScreen is part of a suite of free tools that empowers the entire supply chain to prioritize worker health and the environment.
ChemFORWARD Joins an NSF-Funded Project to Tackle "Forever Chemicals" with AI
ChemFORWARD Joins an NSF-Funded Project to Tackle "Forever Chemicals" with AI
Safer Chemistry Impact Fund Awards First Grant
ChemFORWARD, a science-based, non-profit organization, will manage the Chemical Hazard Data Trust to accelerate a science-based, data-driven transition to safe and sustainable product
Greg Hughes Joins ChemFORWARD as Software Developer
We proudly announce that Greg Hughes has joined ChemFORWARD as a Software Developer.
Hughes will play a pivotal part in the maintenance, enhancement, and development of our software applications. These applications are critical, facilitating access to and utilization of our comprehensive chemical hazard repository.
Samsung Joins ChemFORWARD’s Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative
ChemFORWARD is pleased to share that Samsung has joined our Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative. Samsung joins fellow collaborative members Apple, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Sonos, Microsoft, Amazon, and Seagate.
Gabrielle Rigutto Joins ChemFORWARD as Research & Data Quality Specialist
Introducing CleanPackage: Supporting Safe + Circular Materials for Packaging
As packaging design advances to support recyclability and compostability, safe building blocks can be hard to pinpoint and hazardous chemicals can be difficult to avoid. To help companies tackle this challenge, The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) is excited to launch CleanPackage, a database of verified safer alternative packaging materials.
Heather McKenney Joins ChemFORWARD as Safer Chemistry Lead
Heather McKenney Joins ChemFORWARD as Safer Chemistry Lead
Lauren Heine Appointed President of The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4)
ChemFORWARD would like to congratulate our Founder and Director of Science & Data Integrity, Lauren Heine, on her recent appointment as President of The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4).
ChemFORWARD Speaking Engagements
ChemFORWARD has been invited to speak at several conferences this Fall. You can find all the details below. If you are attending any of these events please reach out and connect with us or attend our session as we share specifics about what ChemFORWARD is doing to accelerate the elimination of toxic chemicals and transition to safer chemistry in multiple sectors.
The Honest Company Partners with ChemFORWARD to Co-Design the Future of Science-Based Home & Personal Care
Beautycounter Joins ChemFORWARD as Co-Design Partner to Collaboratively Advance Safer Chemistry for All
Beautycounter is bringing their commitment and experience in sourcing and formulating products that protect both people and the planet to the collaborative work of scaling greater transparency and safer chemistry throughout the industry as a ChemFORWARD co-design partner.
ChemFORWARD’s Plastic Additives Alternatives Finder Expands to Include Trade Name Materials - still freely available!
Since its launch in April, ChemFORWARD’s free Plastic Additive Optimization Tool has helped hundreds of formulators and designers check the chemical hazard profile of over 1100 plastic additives and find safer alternatives.
Evonik’s HYACARE ® Achieves ChemFORWARD SAFER™
Apple, Google, and ChemFORWARD join forces to drive support for safer flame retardants in the Electronics Sector
Apple, Google, and ChemFORWARD join forces to drive support for safer flame retardants in the Electronics Sector
ChemFORWARD, in collaboration with Apple and Google, is pleased to announce the availability of a comprehensive set of chemical hazard assessments for phosphorus-based and other non-halogenated flame retardants used in electronics. The goal of this work is to help companies move away from flame retardants with known health and environmental concerns towards those that are well characterized and verified to be safer.
ChemFORWARD’s Lauren Heine & Chris Bartlett to Present at the SOT 61st Annual Meeting and ToxExpo
Lauren Heine, Ph. D., ChemFORWARD Co-Founder and Director of Science and Data Integrity, and Chris Bartlett, Ph.D, ChemFORWARD Lead Toxicologist, will be presenting at the Society of Toxicology 61st Annual Meeting and ToxExpo on Sunday, March 27th in San Diego, California.
New, Free Tool Informs Better Food Packaging Purchasing
The Understanding Packaging (UP) Scorecard, led by the Single Use Materials Decelerator, provides a single measuring stick to food packaging buyers who must weigh claims such as compostable, recyclable, low-carbon and sustainable.