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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 safer for you too.
         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




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