On May 12, 2023, Cefic published the article "Green Chemistry Bootcamp: Developing Skills to Create a Sustainable Future"
Brief information about the article:
The Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry, developed by John Warner and Paul T. Anastas in 1998, serve as a framework for designing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and production of hazardous substances. These principles apply throughout the life cycle of a chemical product and include waste prevention, energy efficiency and safer chemicals and product design.
The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry:
Provides a framework for learning about green chemistry and designing or improving materials, products, processes and systems.
1. Prevent Waste
2. Atomic Economy
3. Less Hazardous Synthesis
4. Design Benign Chemicals
5. Benign Solvents and Auxiliaries
6. Design for Energy Efficiency
7. Use of Renewable Feedstocks
8. Reduce Derivatives
9. Catalysis (vs. Stoichiometric)
10. Design for Degradation
11. Real-Tme Analysis for Pollution Prevention
12. Inherently Benign Chemistry for Accident Prevention
Green Chemistry Definition:
Design, development and application of chemicals/products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and production of hazardous substances.
- Green Chemistry is practicing chemistry the way nature practices chemistry aka. using renewable, biodegradable materials that are not persistent in the environment.
- Green Chemistry uses catalysis and biocatalysis to increase efficiency and perform reactions at low or ambient temperatures.
- Green Chemistry is a proven systems approach.
- Green Chemistry reduces negative impacts on human health and the environment.
- Green Chemistry offers a strategic way to build a sustainable future.
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