Developing And Patenting ‘green' Chemical Innovation: Drivers, Trends, Considerations, Growth Areas

Over the years, the chemical industry has been seen as a significant contributor to climate change. Chemical industry waste products generated during use or production, such as VOCs and industrial by-products, have been under scrutiny for several decades. More recently, the level of plastics and microplastics in the oceans and the amount of unrecyclable packaging and composite goods in the UK (and global) market is having a particularly negative impact on the reputation of the industry.

Changes in the chemical sector are coming fast-driven not only by national and international legislation but also by the detrimental effect a lack of Green credentials can have on an organisation's commercial reputation.