We sincerely thank Dr. John Warner and Dr. Paul Anastas, who developed the 12 principles of green chemistry, for inspiring the vision of this initiative.

We also sincerely thank the GSU University Laboratory Safety Committee for their thoughtful consideration of our proposed recommendation and for championing the integration of the 12 principles of green chemistry into the university laboratory safety manual in 2026, helping move us toward a more sustainable future in science.

We are grateful to everyone who has supported the Green Chemistry Initiative through its formation at Georgia State University. Their encouragement and support have made this work possible.

Faculty & Staff: Dr. Binghe Wang, Dr. Ming Luo, Dr. Donald Hamelberg, Dr. Danielle Leigh Daniely, Dr. Giovanni Gadda, Jennifer Wilson (Director of GSU Sustainability Initiatives) and Eduardo Roque Diaz.

Students & Volunteers: All who contribute their time and passion

Department: The Chemistry Department of the College of Arts and Sciences at GSU.

Finally, we acknowledge the broader scientific community for inspiring safer, more sustainable practices in labs and daily life.