Environmental degradation, green

Implementation of green chemistry education at the undergraduate level is key to adopting more sustainable practices and hence a more sustainable society 4), This education should be for both science and non-science majors. While certainly those students who are science majors may have a direct route to action in applying green chemistry principles in both research and development, nonscience majors can also benefit since they become aware of the importance of sustainable practices, learn about positive every-day habits, and come to realize that the chemical industry, which in the past (and even currently) was viewed as a major contributor to environmental degradation, is also part of the solution to the problem. 

Rojas E, Greene J. Performance evaluation of environmentally degradable plastic packaging and disposable food service ware, Final Report. Sacramento Integrated Waste Management Board, State of California, 2007. p 1-70. 

Environmentally degradable plastics are sometimes referred to as green plastics where the word green is used in an ecological sense. The impact of plastics on the environment is hardly a new theme, but with increased interest in green chemistry and the broader green revolution, the relationship between plastics and the environment is a topic of current interest. 

Greene, J. (2007a) Rerformance Evaluation of Environmentally Degradable Elastic Packaging and Disposable Service Ware. Cal Recycle Publications, http //www. calrecycle.ca.gov/Publications/Documents/Plastics/43208001. pdf (last accessed June 2007). 

These environmental issues, created a dire need for the development of green polymeric materials, which would not involve the use of toxic and noxious component in their manufacture and could be degradable in nature. For these reasons, through the world today, the development of biodegradable materials with controlled properties has been a subject of great research challenge for the community of material scientists and engineers. 

Imam SH, Chen L, Gordon SH, Shogren RL, Weisleder D, Greene RV (1998) J of Environmental Polymer Degradation 6 91... 

Specific data requirements are based on use patterns and are listed In Section 158. For example. In Subdivision N Environmental Fate, use patterns fall Into the categories of terrestrial uses, aquatic and aquatic Impact uses. Terrestrial uses Include domestic outdoor, green house, non-crop, orchard crop, etc., and data required varies with the use site. Depending on the site of use, studies on degradation, metabolism, mobility, dissipation, and accumulation might be required. Ihe general guideline format is as follows ... 

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