The transition to sustainable materials and manufacturing demands close collaboration between materials scientists, chemists, process engineers, policymakers, academia and industry. SAMPE and ACS each bring complementary expertise: SAMPE focuses on composites and advanced materials design and manufacturing, while ACS brings deep knowledge in molecular design, green chemistry metrics, catalysis, and sustainable process development. This panel convenes leaders from SAMPE and the American Chemical Society to identify pragmatic pathways that integrate green chemistry principles with advanced materials design and large-scale manufacturing. Panelists will discuss innovations in bio-based feedstocks, low-toxicity chemistries, solvent reduction, design-for-recycling, and decarbonized processing — emphasizing case studies where chemistry enabled measurable life-cycle improvements without sacrificing performance. The session will address the integration of green chemistry & sustainability into materials design, the technical and qualification hurdles for deploying sustainable chemistries in high‑performance applications, the scale‑up and commercialization challenges facing emerging technologies, and the role of standards bodies in aligning sustainability expectations across the value chain. Attendees will gain actionable recommendations for cross-disciplinary collaboration, near-term pilot projects, and workforce development strategies to accelerate deployment. The panel aims to produce a set of concrete next steps SAMPE and ACS can pursue together to catalyze sustainable materials innovation across sectors.