Diamonds and coal are both made of carbon but are not equivalent. Neither are carbon emissions and carbon removals. That is why we need to move beyond the ‘like-for-like’ principle used to justify offsetting. In this article, CMW's Daniel Orth explains why. carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/10/03/c...

Nice video of a Trinity College Dublin student detailing a Summer scholarship program project in Green Chemistry in the Marine Institute. Students are the drivers of future practices and work like this is valuable to embed green principles. #greensky #getgreener www.linkedin.com/posts/marine...

This article highlighting the link between nano plastics and Alzheimers progression severely underpins the need to move to greener alternatives. #getgreener #greenlabs #sustainibility pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38228001/

Interesting article on environmental impacts of consumer behaviours relating to refrigeration systems. The findings of this paper are also relevant to lab purchasing. #greenlabs #getgreener #greenchem www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

One atom, endless power: Scientists create a shape-shifting catalyst for green chemistry

Did you catch our July newsletter? In this edition, we celebrate the growth and impact of the #GreenChemistry community—from global conferences to our 2025 Green Chemistry Commitment Summit. 🌍 Explore it here: us1.campaign-archive.com?e=01c8a50e49... 📧 Not subscribed? Sign up: buff.ly/hlIAbZY

Researchers repurpose expired iron supplements to create magnetic magnetite and maghemite nanoparticles for wastewater treatment. Read the full study from Ahmed Yunus, Samuel Darko, Yongsheng Chen and Joe Bozeman III in RSC Sustainability 👇 doi.org/10.1039/D5SU... #SustainableChemistry #Chemsky

climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/cl... July 4 2025 marked the exact midpoint between the years 2000 and 2050. We are now closer to our carbon neutral target than to the turn of the millennium. This is a sobering reminder of the work still to be done #getgreener.

www.tcd.ie/sustainabili... Fantastic writeup from Trinity College detailing how to reduce water consumption in your lab. #getgreener #greenchem

Stockholm declaration for more sustainable chemistry: #Chemistry needs to become more sustainable & urgent actions are needed says Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future launched at @NobelPrize Museum. www.su.se/english/news... See declaration at www.stockholm-declaration.org

🌱 Introducing Green Dolphin Science! 🌍 We're hoping to help you dive deep into current environmental science and chemistry research, and bring fresh insights into all things science that are happening in our world. #Science #Environment #ChemSky #GreenDolphinScience

🐖 Farm air carries antibiotic risks Livestock farm air contains high levels of antibiotic resistance genes – up to 7× more than urban air – posing serious health risks. European farms with long-term antibiotic restrictions had significantly lower risk levels. 🔗 doi.org/10.1073/pnas... #SciComm 🧪

A student @uoysbs.bsky.social, has developed a bio-polymer with the durability of conventional plastic while being entirely biodegradable 🌱 With the help of York's Green Chemistry, Maisy's new venture aims to reduce the use of plastic> www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve... #YorkResearch #StudentSpotlight

🎉 Our annual report is out! Find out about our achievements and plans for more #ClimateAction myzerocarbon.org/Blog/Celebra... full report 📖 myzerocarbon.org/gallery/My-Z... Please consider making a donation 💸💷to support our work cafdonate.cafonline.org/27403 PL RP 🩷💚💙 Thank you!

Today marks Earth Day 2025, a day that celebrates nature and highlights the need to preserve our environment. Today also marks the third anniversary of Irish Green Lab's official launch. We would like to take this opportunity to thanks all our members and everyone who has supported us so far.

We have joined our Nordic colleagues in a statement on the climate crisis! The time for tangible action is now!

For #SustainabilityTipTuesday this week, we remind you that office spaces are part of labs too! Below are some tips to promote sustainability in offices and dry labs 🌱

overshoot.footprintnetwork.org/newsroom/cou... Today marks Austria's national overshoot, the day where they have used their allocated natural resources. Irelands overshoot day; May 17 is fast approaching. To pish this date back we must rethink our consumption #sustainability ##getgreener

Reducing #methaneemissions could prevent up to 70,000 premature deaths annually in the EU 🌬️🌍 A new European Environment Agency briefing reveals that 94% of the EU's urban population is exposed to harmful ground-level ozone – a #GHG directly linked to methane. [1/2]

Can you help? Could you spare time to take part in this survey, which aims to investigate perceptions on human-generated noise and light pollution in marine and freshwater environments. Take part here: aquaplan-project.eu/aquaplan-sur...

📻 Brilliant to see the BBC delving into the toxic subject of #ForeverChemicals! 🧪 The episode, with guests including lawyer Robert Bilott and journalist @leanahosea.bsky.social, explores PFAS, where they’re found, and how they affect us. Have a listen here: buff.ly/vtcctYC #HarmfulChemicals

Welcome to the #pHYBi Project! This EU-project combines innovative #phytoremediation strategies with a #circulareconomy approach for sustainable #textiles. Stay tuned for more information! #soilhealth #biobased #enviornment #greentech #ai #biotechnology #biobased #enviornment

Amazing perspective on terms used in green chemistry #ChemSky pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

#GreenLab Pro-Tip: Petri dishes are great for growing cultures, but they are also a source of plastic waste. Try using glass ones instead - they are reusable, sterilizable, and better for the environment. 🌱#GreenChemistry

Instead of slowing down, human destruction of the natural world is accelerating, and biodiversity is now declining faster than at any time in human history. The vast majority of us value nature. Why does that so rarely translate into policy, and effective action? theconversation.com/with-just-5-...

The Irish Government is considering backtracking on climate targets and introducing highly polluting LNG to Ireland. Take this simple e-action from @foeireland.bsky.social to let the Taoiseach and Minister know that Ireland says No to LNG. www.friendsoftheearth.ie/act/make-sur...

Interesting article highlighting strategies to reduce your labs carbon footprint. The strategies outlined require collaborative action at all levels, and are projected to reduce the carbon footprint of three labs by 50%. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... #greenchem #greenlabs #sustainability

The concept of White Chemistry expands on Green Chemistry principles representing an "Environmental Quality by Design" approach which balances sustainability, quality and cost effectiveness. This should be considered by all labs. #greenchem #sustainability. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🌧️🌳 Scotland’s #rainforest is a rare and precious habitat, thriving in mild temperatures, clean air, and high rainfall. 🌿 Want to see a beautiful example of community-led action that is protecting rainforests for future generations? Watch this film 🎥 👉 youtu.be/K1hcIkFz5oU?...

Global warming represents an existential threat to the EU, finds new German government report, co-authored by PIK. #Climatechange’s destabilizing effects will drive up migration & food prices, threatening economic & political upheaval in Europe. @politico.com www.politico.eu/article/clim...

It's Shut the Sash challenge month with #GreenLabs at UWaterloo! Consider adding some stickers to encourage lowering the sash! It works quite well with my students!

www.mygreenlab.org/blog-beaker/... My green lab has launched version 2 of their certification program. Certification programs arevital as they allow labs to streamline practices and identify green improvements. If not enrolled already we highly reccomend joining. #sustainability #greenchem

www.theguardian.com/environment/... Yet more stark news regarding climate change. The time to act is now #sustainability #getgreener

Interested in connecting with other parents navigating the climate crisis and wanting more action to protect kids and future generations? Join Parents for Future Ireland! Our values below:

#INTERVIEW | John Warner, a member of The Club of Rome, chats about green chemistry and education with communications fellow Pavithra Ashok Kumar. John shares his experience as an inventor and how green chemistry can create a better future. 🔗 Learn more: www.clubofrome.org/blog-post/in...

Curriculum needs to be focused on digital and green chemistry skills for students to succeed in future workforce. #STEMEd #ChemSky #SchoolEducation edu.rsc.org/feature/skil...

A very happy #SustainabilityTipTuesday to you all! Our tip today is to collect clean plastic bags in the lab to be reused as benchtop bin liners, storage bags, or any other use you can think of! ♻️ #sustainablelabs

The average scientist generates 116kg of plastic annually. This new report outlines how labs can become more aware of their plastic waste, where reductions can be made and recycling approaches that can be adopted. #greenchemistry #sustainibility #greensky www.embopress.org/doi/full/10....

www.rte.ie/news/weather... Hopefully the drastic effects of recent extreme weather in Ireland will cause people to re-examine their behaviors in both their professional and personal lives. Hopefully events such as this don't become commonplace #getgreener #sustainibility

I pledge not to step on a plane this year, because flying is the most carbon-intensive thing I could do and I recognise that my behaviour has horrific impacts on those less fortunate than myself #FlightFree2025

Yes, let's make climate change and bird flu not live up to the hype as well.

🍅 Seafood waste helps drought-hit tomatoes Researchers have shown that tomatoes sprayed with seafood shell extract, rich in chitin & chitosan, show improved drought tolerance, better chlorophyll levels, & water retention. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Sustainability #Agriculture #SciComm 🧪

In a growing global #ClimateMajority any status quo multinational corporation using a polar bear as its "fun" mascot oughta be drummed out of business with extreme prejudice. #CocaCola

Green certification programs like LEAF and My Green Labs allow labs to formally critique their own green profile. This article details measurable improvements in a biomedical facility following enrollment in My Green Labs. #sustainibility #greenlabs #greensky www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🧵Significant findings below from the SEAI’s Energy in Ireland report. Stark figures presented on the explosion in energy demand from data centres, as well as Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuel heating.

😳 Businesses using #PFAS face may face additional risks, including reputational damage!   🌱 Innovative companies are moving away from PFAS and developing alternatives!   More info on PFAS alternatives here 👉 https://buff.ly/47WOlK1   #banPFAS #foreverchemicals 

⚠️25.3 million tons of plastic enter oceans each year. Without a 32% reduction in littering by 2035, microplastic pollution will skyrocket!🚀⚠️ scitechdaily.com/11-years-to-...

Another article highlighting sustainability issues with TFA. TFA is as a good low pH stabilizer, however its environmental impact is huge. Greener alternatives such as acetic or formic acid can be validated for this application #getgreener #greenchemistry www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Although space exploration is indeed intriguing, the carbon footprint is astronomical. Not to mention the financial cost. This logic should be applied to all science. Green profile should be considered first. #Sustainability #Greenlabs #Elonmusk carbonmarketwatch.org/2024/08/30/b...