The European Sustainable Chemistry Award - Eligibility

The Award recognises and encourages contributions including:

• the use of alternative synthetic pathways that increase resource efficiency and selectivity e.g. with the help of catalysis or natural processes
• the use of alternative feedstocks which are safer and/or renewable   e.g. based on biomass
• the use of alternative reactor design and reaction conditions, such as use of solvents which deliver health and environmental benefits, or increased yield and reduced waste and emissions
• the design and use of chemicals and chemical products that are, for example, less environmentally harmful than current alternatives, or inherently safer with regard to hazardous concerns         

The Award is open to individuals or teams of up to three persons. The work cited in the nomination must have been carried out in an institution in a country where there is a EuCheMS member society. Self-nomination for the Award is encouraged.

An independent panel will be appointed to consider the nominations.