Green chemistry is a great way to help the environment in terms of long term effects. This approach provides safer options for us in chemical products and design. There is elimination of hazardous chemicals on the environment and it is super helpful to have. I think the green chemistry principles are great guidelines to follow but they also seem a bit farfetched and unreachable. It is difficult for us to commit to these principles when we do not have access to the tools to perform these deeds. I think we can definitely make small steps in our daily lives though to help.
In my daily life, i do attempt to prevent waste. I do not pollute or leave waste that is difficult to clean up. I dispose of my waste that is best for the environment. Another principle that is applicable to my life is using renewable feedstocks. I do use that in my daily life with agricultural products or the preventing waste of other processes. I attempt to use products that are safer chemicals and products and hopefully the companies I buy from that focus on that.
Hi Snay,
ReplyDeleteYou bring up a good point the concept of green chemistry is innovative and promising however, "It is difficult for us to commit to these principles when we do not have access to the tools to perform these deeds. I think we can definitely make small steps in our daily lives though to help".I also try my best to prevent being wasteful and clean up after myself. I contemplated composting but at this point in time I don't have the time or the resources to commit to that task, hopefully later on I'll be able to compost.
Agreed that green chemistry principles seem a bit farfetched. However, I believe they create a great foundation to begin with and a great foundation that can be used across all chemistry disciplines. Through these principles, we are able to hold ourselves more accountable in the field, making sure that we are doing our best to introduce green chemistry into our production lines for a healthier future.
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