Evolution to Green Chemistry

Many of the innovations we implemented are based on common sense and are included in EPA s definitions of green chemistry. The EPA issued 12 principles of green chemistry, which explain how green chemistry is used in practice. The principles cover such concepts as  

Prevention. It is better to prevent waste than to treat or clean up waste after it has been created. 

Atom economy. Synthetic methods should be designed to maximize the incorporation into the final product of aU materials used in the process. 

Less hazardous chemical synthesis. Wherever practicable, synthetic methods should be designed to use and generate substances that possess little or no toxicity to people or the environment. 

Designing safer chemicals. Chemical products should be designed to effect their desired function while minimizing their toxicity. 

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