Themed collection Chemical Education for Global Sustainability
Sustainable analytical chemistry laboratories: the critical role of education
The role of education, from schools to continued professional development, in fostering more sustainable analytical chemistry laboratories.
RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00921A
Decolonizing green chemistry research through Matharu plots
Matharu plots: a thought-provoking exercise that empowers us to explore global research and eliminate biases.
RSC Sustainability, 2026,4, 1327-1331
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00777A
Beyond Molecular Mastery: Reimagining Chemistry Education for Sustainability Through Knower-Aware Pedagogy
RSC Sustainability, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00969C
Colourful chemistry of anthocyanins: A tutorial review of applications of anthocyanins in school and university teaching
RSC Sustainability, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00933B
Acetone recycling: a case study in the undergraduate teaching laboratory
Recycling acetone in the teaching laboratory leads to a significant carbon and cost reduction, changing the culture around solvent use.
RSC Sustainability, 2026,4, 779-784
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00926J
A sustainability approach to inquiry-based experiential chemistry education in pre-college programs
Structuring inquiry in pre-college chemistry.
RSC Sustainability, 2026,4, 1606-1614
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00902B
Embedding UN SDGs in chemistry education through project-based learning: insights from case studies in the UK and USA
Project-based learning integrating UN SDGs into undergraduate chemistry, using UK and US case studies to show how sustainability challenges enhance student engagement.
RSC Sustainability, 2026,4, 1557-1569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00954E
The Plastics Problem: A Qualitative Life Cycle Analysis Case Study for Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education
RSC Sustainability, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D6SU00001K
A case study in green chemistry higher education and sustainable innovation in Colombia
Green chemistry has emerged as a key driver of sustainable innovation by redesigning chemical products and processes to reduce environmental and human health impacts while supporting economic development.
RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00965K
Sustainable from the start-an exploration of green chemistry utilizing second-year inorganic principles
The gamified activities described herein are designed to support communities of practice in green chemistry while exploring discipline-specific applications in inorganic catalyst design.
RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00967G
The commitment to green chemistry education at York: past, present and future
The Department of Chemistry at the University of York, UK has been at the forefront of green chemistry education initiatives for several decades.
RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00881F
Reuse of consumable pipette tips for large-scale trace analysis of contaminants of emerging concern in wastewater
This study shows that solvent-based washing enables safe pipette tip reuse for trace chemical analysis, with EtOH : H2O (50 : 50, v/v) providing the best balance of cleaning, and sustainability, reducing plastic waste without performance loss.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 5470-5485
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00644A
Practical atmospheric photochemical kinetics for undergraduate teaching and research
A newly-developed undergraduate-level lab activity allows students to explore previously inaccessible topics in atmospheric chemistry and air quality.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 5146-5154
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00681C