Green Chemistry
Green chemistry is defined as "the invention, design, and application of chemical products and processes to reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances" - icaweb.org
The resources listed below will help you identify safe, sustainable substitutes for several commonly used chemicals. You may be surprised to learn that many of these substitutes are not only better for the environment - they're also better for your wallet.
The resources listed below will help you identify safe, sustainable substitutes for several commonly used chemicals. You may be surprised to learn that many of these substitutes are not only better for the environment - they're also better for your wallet.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry
Unprotected Metallic Lead
Spirit Thermometers
Purchasing Chemicals
Minimize Chemical Use
Donate Products
Halogenated Reagents
Ethidium Bromide
Chemical Inventory
Separate Waste
Green Alternatives
Clean Out Chemical Fridge/Freezer
Check Vacuum Pump Oil
Use a Trap to Collect Solvent
Clean the Trap
Maintain Nitrogen Lines
Running Nitrogen/Argon Gas through the Bubbler
Synthesize Starting Material
Shared Supplies
Stirring Plates
Heptane
Rotovap Use
HPLC-Grade Solvents
Oil Baths
NMR Tubes
Deuterated Solvents
Acetone
Green Seal
Triclosan
Unprotected Metallic Lead
Spirit Thermometers
Purchasing Chemicals
Minimize Chemical Use
Donate Products
Halogenated Reagents
Ethidium Bromide
Chemical Inventory
Separate Waste
Green Alternatives
Clean Out Chemical Fridge/Freezer
Check Vacuum Pump Oil
Use a Trap to Collect Solvent
Clean the Trap
Maintain Nitrogen Lines
Running Nitrogen/Argon Gas through the Bubbler
Synthesize Starting Material
Shared Supplies
Stirring Plates
Heptane
Rotovap Use
HPLC-Grade Solvents
Oil Baths
NMR Tubes
Deuterated Solvents
Acetone
Green Seal
Triclosan