The drivers for innovation in green chemistry are broader and more complex than ever before. At this year's Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference, held June 17-19 in North Bethesda, MD, we convened a group of researchers, business people, policymakers and policy analysts to present and discuss trends in public policy and market pressures that drive or inhibit green innovations. Attendees heard from presenters representing a range of sectors and industries about factors influencing innovation, including consumer preference, economic benefits of process innovations, government-funded incentives, and chemicals management regulation. Breakout groups outlined in more detail the drivers that discourage or spur innovation, and brainstormed policy solutions to enhance the green chemistry innovation ecosystem. We will present a preliminary overview of this one-day symposium.

Market drivers and policy tools to spur innovations in green chemistry

248th National Meeting (2014)

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