Green and sustainable chemistry is a new concept and research area. The European Environment Agency has taken the initiative to investigate the possibilities to establish a European Green and Sustainable Chemistry Award. This report illustrates the contest and the steps to establish such award.

Protecting our environment is a key element in ensuring sustainable livelihoods for today's and future generations. Indeed, the most recent Eurobarometer surveys show that as Europeans we regard the protection of our environment to be one of the six key priorities for the European Union. Issues...