The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry

Now that we have identified the potential toxic elements and compounds, think about how chemistry can help to reduce the "waste and production of these chemical". Sustainable and green chemistry in simple terms is just a different way of thinking about how chemistry and chemical engineering can be done.

Read the article from the American Chemical Society "What is Green Chemistry" (https://www.acs.org/greenchemistry/what-is-green-chemistry.html)

Watch Dr. David Constable, Director of the Green Chemistry Institute to learn about the 12 principles of green chemistry.

After reading the article and watching this video, discussed in your groups and answer the following questions:

What is green chemistry?
What is the difference between sustainability, environmental friendlines and green chemistry?
How can green chemistry can help to reduce the production/waste of "toxic chemicals"?
How might a world without greener chemistry affect you and your community?
What can you do to promote greener chemistry?

Additional resources: Green Chemistry Institute: https://www.acs.org/greenchemistry.html