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Introducing Uganda as our partner in the Global GreenChem Innovation Network Programme! We're fully committed to raise green chemistry awareness, focusing on responsible industrial chemical and waste management, including legislative improvements, in Uganda. In collaboration with Uganda Cleaner Production Centre, UNIDO and @greenchemistry.yale, we're dedicated to fostering a greener, healthier future for Uganda, the region, and the planet. Together, we advance the Economic Modernization Vision through our Global GreenChem Innovation Network Programme. Here's a deeper look into the impact and accomplishments so far: 🌿Legislative Review and improvement: We've successfully reviewed and bolstered Ugandan legislation and environmental quality standards, specifically focusing on the textile sector. This includes monitoring, production, use, import, and export at customs to ensure compliance with local laws and Green Chemistry (GC) principles. 🌿Training Programs: Our comprehensive training sessions for selected industries, academia, and environmental regulators have sparked significant interest in green technologies. These sessions aim to build capacity and support the adoption of GC alternatives, particularly in scaling up solutions for persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and mercury replacement. 🌿Technical Support: We provided dedicated technical support to pilot companies during the implementation of GC alternatives, helping them transition to safer and more sustainable practices. By April 2025, we are hoping to prevent exposure to thousands of tons of harmful materials. We are also looking forward to creating job opportunities, addressing staffing challenges by recruiting passionate personnel, contacting stakeholders, partners, and pilot industries to broaden our impact and foster a robust green chemistry network. #GreenChemistry #greenengineering #Innovation #Sustainability #Uganda #GlobalGreenChem #EnvironmentalAwareness #ChemicalManagement #CircularEconomy