About the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®
Mission
The mission of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (ACS GCI) is to enable and catalyze the implementation of green chemistry and green engineering into all aspects of the global chemical enterprise.
History
After more than a year of planning by individuals from industry, government, and academia, the Green Chemistry Institute was incorporated in 1997 as a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation devoted to promoting and advancing green chemistry. On January 1, 2001, the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® became part of ACS operations in Washington, D.C. The two organizations joined to pursue their joint interests in the discovery and design of chemical products and processes that eliminate generation and use of hazardous substances.
Governance
The members of the governing board come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. They share the conviction that green chemistry is a fundamental building block in the efforts to create a sustainable economy.
International Affiliates
The ACS Green Chemistry Institute® has two dozen international chapters that participate in green chemistry education by hosting events, publishing materials, and increasing the public’s knowledge of green chemistry.
Glossary
See a list of commonly-used green chemistry terms and references.
Staff
The members of ACS GCI staff come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. They share the conviction that green chemistry is a fundamental building block in the efforts to create a sustainable economy. We pursue ACS GCI’s mission in an entrepreneurial atmosphere in which individual creativity is supported and enhanced by a foundation of strong teamwork.
- Bob Peoples, Ph.D., Director
Dr. Peoples' bio - Marvin Coyner, Communications Consultant
- Joyce Kilgore, Senior Program Associate
- Julie Manley, Senior Industrial Coordinator
- Linda Pirrone, Senior Office Administrator
- Jennifer Young, Ph.D., Senior Program Manager
Contact Us
- Email:gci@acs.org
- Phone: 202-872-6102 or 1-800-227-5558 ext. 6102
