Sustainable “green” ChemistryIntroduction |
What are the goals of green chemistry? |
If you have read through the twelve principles of green chemistry, you will likely have realized that the focus of green chemistry rests on minimizing the impact of the development, manufacturing, and use of chemical products on the environment. While these twelve principles may not enumerate every possible method for reducing the impact of chemicals on the environment, they provide a foundation for the outcomes that green chemistry seeks to achieve.