# Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Overview - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/11/presidential-green-chemistry-challenge-awards-overview/ - Published: 2011-11-09T18:24:20-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ## Nominations Sought for 2012 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting nominations for the prestigious Presidential green chemistry challenge. This falls under the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge initiative. Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce both the use and generation of chemicals. These chemicals are [hazardous to the environment](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/epa-requests-input-on-hazardous-waste-management-in-the-retail-sector/) and people’s health. Nominations are due to the agency by December 31, 2011. “These awards recognize technologies that create safer and more environmentally friendly chemicals, manufacturing processes, and products,” said Steve Owens, assistant administrator for [EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/12/federal-state-settlement-with-city-of-lancaster-pa-to-curb-discharge-of-sewage-and-other-pollutants-to-conestoga-river/) Prevention. This recognition advances the important [goals championed ](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/09/green-goals-to-get-your-business-over-the-4th-quarter-finish-line/) by the Green Chemistry Challenge, a Presidential initiative. “Green chemistry is [driving](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/05/romeo-auto-group-and-sustainable-hudson-valley-partner-to-encourage-community-to-drive-green/) innovation to safer chemicals and helping challenge us to create new jobs in a greener economy.” ![Four scientists in lab coats collaborating in a laboratory examining data on a tablet surrounded by various colorful chemical solutions in glass containers for presidential green chemistry challenge awards](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy. com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/image-68.png?resize=780%2C585&quality=50&ssl=1 "image- The Green Living Guy") Researchers collaborating in a laboratory to advance green chemistry solutions ## Innovation and Safety The year’s Challenge in Green Chemistry marks the 17th year of the program. This reflects a [sustained](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/07/using-eco-friendly-products-in-your-home/) commitment to innovation and safety in chemical production. This year, EPA is encouraging nominations for groundbreaking technologies that will not only reduce but also eliminate harmful [chemicals](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/03/chemical-furniture-retailers-phase-out-toxic-flame-retardant-chemicals-brings-safer-choices/). These chemicals present serious [health risks to children](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/01/epa-to-ban-pesticide-sulfuryl-fluoride-cites-concerns-to-childrens-health/), a demographic particularly vulnerable to toxic exposure. For example, they mention diisocyanates, phthalates, bisphenol A, certain flame retardants, formaldehyde, lead, and mercury. All of these have been linked to various health issues, including developmental disorders and respiratory problems. Importantly, this initiative is not just a separate endeavor, but is deeply intertwined with wider efforts [connected](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/03/weather-channel-connecting-green/) to the Green Chemistry Challenge by Presidential mandate. It aims to foster collaboration among scientists, industry leaders, and policymakers. By bringing attention to these hazardous substances and promoting safer alternatives, the [EPA hopes to safeguard future](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/06/tips-for-auditing-waste-to-improve-future-events/) generations. Additionally, it hopes to [encourage the adoption of sustainable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/04/the-gloria-barron-prize-for-young-heroes-encourages-youth-to-save-the-planet/) practices throughout the chemical manufacturing sector. Throughout the first 16 years, EPA [received](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/john-hendricks-founder-of-discovery-communications-and-alan-mulally-ceo-of-ford-motor-company-received-prestigious-edison-achievement-award/) more than 1,400 nominations and presented awards to 82 entrants. Winning technologies, selected by the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge panel. They are definitely responsible for reducing the use or generation of more than 199 million pounds of hazardous chemicals. In addition, they [save 21 billion gallons of water](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/04/spruce-up-your-sprinkler-system-and-save/). These [technologies also eliminate 57 million](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/04/doe-offers-170-million-for-solar-energy-technologies/) pounds of carbon dioxide releases to the air. Source: US Environment Protection Agency. This agency plays a key role in promoting the Challenge. For further details about the Challenge and how to [submit entries](http://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry): [http://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry](http://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry) You can find specific information on the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge by visiting the website. ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. 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