Green Chemistry

GREEN IS A STRONG COLOR. GREEN IS THE COLOR OF chlorophyll, and green is the color of money Being green has long been a battle cry of environmental activists, and being green has become an important marketing tool for businesses. And for chemists, it is becoming increasingly important to be green by applying the principles of green chemistry to all facets of the chemical sciences: basic and applied research, production, and education. Green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry, is an umbrella concept that has grown substantially since it fully emerged a decade ago. By definition, green chemistry is the design, development, and implementation of chemical products and processes to reduce or eliminate the use and generation of substances hazardous to human health and the environment. Last month, some 200 scientists and policymakers from more than 30 countries gathered on the campus of the University of Colorado, Boulder, to discuss the progress and prospects ...