Perspective
Addressing the global data imbalance of contaminants of emerging concern in the context of the United Nations sustainable development goals
Pollution from contaminants of emerging concern is a multifaceted issue that can only be effectively addressed with the equitable inclusion of all stakeholders and their diverse knowledge systems.
Perspective
Towards sustainable wood–plastic composites: polymer types, properties, processing and future prospects
Advancing the future of wood plastic composites: a synergy of materials, methods, and sustainability.
Critical Review
Integrating traditional ecological knowledge into a circular economy framework using the example of consumer durable goods for northern rural communities
Integrating Circular Economy (CE) principles with Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to promote equitable, sustainable and proactive materials design of consumer durable goods.
Paper
Metrics are the key: development of criteria and indicators for measuring sustainability in international chemicals management
Measuring sustainability in international chemicals management: we present 23 indicators as a contribution to the Global Framework on Chemicals. Due to the overarching concept of sustainable chemistry, the indicators are related to several SDGs.
Paper
Waving the green flag: incorporating sustainable and green chemistry practices into research and education
The interdisciplinary nature of green chemistry requires innovative approaches for engaging broad audiences, making active learning and gamified learning of interest for exploring green chemistry in classrooms and conference settings.
Paper
Green beginnings: creating an affordable advanced enquiry-based experimental nanochemistry learning module with catalytically active ‘green’ iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs)
In an affordable, scalable, and ‘green’ inaugural experiment for a nanochemistry teaching laboratory course, students examine surface-capped iron oxide nanoparticles as model catalysts for a Fenton-like dye degradation reaction in water.
About this collection
RSC Sustainability features solutions-focused research dedicated to solving sustainability challenges. We champion chemical science discoveries that support and enable any of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing new sustainable technologies and greener chemical solutions that drive real-world impact.
We’ve collated recent articles published in RSC Sustainability that align with each of the UN SDGs.
This collection highlights Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequality, links to sustainable chemistry by ensuring that all communities, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to the benefits of eco-friendly and sustainable chemical innovations. By promoting inclusive research and equal opportunities in the field, sustainable chemistry can help reduce disparities in access to clean energy, water, and resources, while fostering economic and social equity.
To find out more about the United Nations Global Sustainability Goals visit: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Check out the other UN SDG collections in the series:
UN Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Home
UN Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action Home