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Introduction

In these videos Paul Anastas introduces the concept of green chemistry, its principles and explains why using green chemistry can lead to fundamental changes and a sustainable world.

  • Why Green Chemistry?
  • State of the Planet
  • It Is Not My Job
  • Definition of Green Chemistry
  • The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry
  • Green Chemistry's Role in Sustainability
  • Life Cycle
  • Historic and Ideal Community Relationships
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Table of Contents

  • Introduction
    • Why Green Chemistry?
    • State of the Planet
    • It Is Not My Job
    • Definition of Green Chemistry
    • The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry
    • Green Chemistry's Role in Sustainability
    • Life Cycle
    • Historic and Ideal Community Relationships
  • Chemical Foundation
  • Toxicology
  • Solvents
  • Energy
  • Feedstocks
  • Catalysis
  • End of life
  • Accidents
  • Designing Safer Chemicals
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