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CONSULTATIONS ON SECTOR PRIORITIZATION FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY INTERVENTIONS

On 2 April 2026, consultations were held online within the framework of the regional Programme “The Recovery through a Circular Economy and Pollution Reduction in the Eastern Partnership countries” (EU4Green Recovery East), funded by the EU and implemented in Eastern Partnership countries. The event was organised by the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre (RECP Centre) in cooperation with UNIDO and with the support of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.

Key participants included the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, UNIDO, the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, national coordinators, and the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre as the implementing partner and organiser. Read More

CONSULTATIONS ON SECTOR PRIORITIZATION FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY INTERVENTIONS

BIOPLASTICS VS TRADITIONAL MATERIALS: RETHINKING IMPACT FOR SMARTER SUSTAINABLE CHOICES

On 25 March, the webinar “Bioplastics and sustainable production: impact assessment and development prospects” brougt together representatives of business, government, academia, the expert community, and civil society around the topic of sustainable materials and industrial transformation.

The speaker of the event, Oleksandr Khokhotva, Doctor of Technical Sciences and expert in chemical management, provided participants with a comprehensive overview of modern approaches to the development, assessment, and implementation of bioplastics.

THE FIRST GREEN CHEMISTRY FORUM IN UKRAINE: OUTCOMES AND KEY MESSAGES

On 16 December, Ukraine hosted its first Green Chemistry Forum — an event that launched a systematic dialogue on the role of innovation and safer chemical solutions in the sustainable development of Ukrainian industry and the strengthening of its competitiveness.

The Forum brought together more than 100 participants both offline in Kyiv and online. Participants included representatives of industrial enterprises, universities, research institutions, public authorities, civil society organizations, and the startup ecosystem. These professionals are already shaping the future of Ukraine’s chemical sector and industry today.

GREEN CHEMISTRY HACKATHON: INNOVATING FOR A SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY

More than 40 participants from across Ukraine — Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Sumy, and Khmelnytskyi — joined the Green Chemistry Hackathon to spend several intensive days developing ideas for a more sustainable and eco-friendly industrial future.

A total of 11 teams of young scientists, students, and researchers took on two real-life challenges provided by DOW and ‘VKF MVA’ LLC (ELF DECOR). Their goal was to find innovative solutions that could help reduce the environmental footprint of industrial production while improving its efficiency and competitiveness.

INDUSTRIAL SYMBIOSIS: WHERE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY GO HAND IN HAND

On October 16, Lviv became a platform for discussing strategic changes in industry — hosting a seminar dedicated to the integration of the Eco-Industrial Parks (EIP) approach in Ukraine. Nearly 100 participants joined the hybrid event (online and offline), more than half of whom were women representing various sectors — industrial park managers, international experts, community representatives, and civil society organizations.

GREEN CHEMISTRY IN ACTION: HOW TO MAKE CONSUMER PRODUCTS SAFE

On October 1, 2025, the webinar “Safe Chemicals for Consumer Products: From Principles to Practice” was held, organized by the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre in partnership with the Yale Center for Green Chemistry & Green Engineering (USA) within the framework of the UNIDO Global GreenChem Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

👉 Safe chemicals are not only about environmental protection — they are about consumer health, regulatory compliance, and business competitiveness. These were the key topics of the webinar. Read More

GREEN CHEMISTRY DEMO DAY 2025: INNOVATIONS SHAPING A GREENER TOMORROW

On September 16, Ukraine witnessed an event that proved: the future of chemistry is green. The final stage of the Green Chemistry Accelerator — Green Chemistry Demo Day 2025 — brought together six ambitious teams that had been working tirelessly for three months, turning scientific concepts into real business solutions.

The Green Chemistry Accelerator is implemented within the international project Global GreenChem Innovation and Network Program, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), carried out by UNIDO in partnership with the Yale Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering (USA), and executed in Ukraine by the RECP Centre. Read More

CHEMISTRY WITHOUT HARM: A NEW ERA OF GREEN SOLUTIONS

On June 18, 2025, the webinar “GREEN SOLVENTS: HOW TO CHOOSE AND IMPLEMENT IN PRACTICE” took place as part of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) project “Global Green Chemistry Innovation and Network Program (GreenChem),” supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

Fifty-five participants in a webinar dedicated to green solvents and their use in industry learned about the applications of solvents in scientific and manufacturing activities, as well as the hazards associated with traditional solvents. Read More

GREEN CHEMISTRY ACCELERATOR KICKS OFF IN KYIV: 8 STARTUP TEAMS PRESENTED THEIR INNOVATIONS

The three-day kick-off session of the Green Chemistry Accelerator has successfully concluded in Kyiv, bringing together eight startup teams from across Ukraine who showcased their innovative projects in sustainable chemistry. Held in a hybrid format, the event marked the beginning of a three-month journey toward transforming early-stage ideas into scalable, impactful solutions.

The program gathered 18 expert mentors from the businesses, science, ecology, and sustainable development. They attentively listened to each team’s presentation and began considering potential collaborations. According to the program’s concept, however, it is the teams who will choose their mentors — those they believe will best support their growth and development. Read More