Loop Creative 12/10/24 Loop Creative 12/10/24

ChemFORWARD's Heather McKenney Appointed to California's Green Ribbon Science Panel

ChemFORWARD, a non-profit organization committed to advancing safer chemistry, announced today that Heather McKenney, Science and Safer Chemistry Lead for the organization, has been appointed to the prestigious Green Ribbon Science Panel (GRSP) by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The GRSP is composed of preeminent scientists and technical experts who provide advice and input on critical green chemistry and chemicals policy matters to support the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program. The first meeting for McKenney will take place in Sacramento, California on December 10th and 11th.

ChemFORWARD 10/7/24 ChemFORWARD 10/7/24

ChemFORWARD Welcomes Rachel Simon as Senior Manager Safer Chemistry

ChemFORWARD is pleased to introduce Rachel Simon as our new Senior Manager, Safer Chemistry. In this role, Rachel will play a key part in ChemFORWARD's mission to transform global supply chains by providing accessible and actionable chemical hazard data. Her key focus will be leading ChemFORWARD's Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative, driving initiatives to identify safer alternatives in the electronics sector. Rachel brings to ChemFORWARD over fifteen years of experience in sustainability as well as a deep understanding of chemical hazard assessment and safer alternatives, with particular expertise in the electronics sector.

ChemFORWARD 9/19/24 ChemFORWARD 9/19/24

REACH24H, Asia’s First ChemFORWARD Approved Assessor for Safer Chemistry

Loop Creative 9/4/24 Loop Creative 9/4/24

Beyond Duke Leadership Award Recognizes Co-Founders of ChemFORWARD

Dr. Lauren Heine (Ph.D. ‘97) and Stacy Glass (GEMBA ‘99) have been awarded the prestigious Beyond Duke Service and Leadership Award for their groundbreaking work and collaboration in co-founding ChemFORWARD, a science-based nonprofit dedicated to eliminating toxic chemical exposure.

Loop Creative 9/3/24 Loop Creative 9/3/24

Safer Chemistry Metrics Powered by ChemFORWARD

A new report from the Safer Chemistry Impact Fund signals a new chapter in our safer chemistry movement - one where ChemFORWARD's data and sharing model is an enabler and our collaborations are an accelerator.

Loop Creative 3/20/24 Loop Creative 3/20/24

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

Loop Creative 11/7/23 Loop Creative 11/7/23

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.

Loop Creative 4/11/23 Loop Creative 4/11/23

Heather McKenney Joins ChemFORWARD as Safer Chemistry Lead