Abstract
This chapter provides an introduction to the roots and progress of green chemistry as an overarching philosophy that guides sustainable development. The basic principles of green chemistry and engineering as well as several metrics that guide the design of processes are described along with a brief overview of the impacts of human society on the environment. The chapter concludes with a concise description of the major regulatory and enforcement agencies of selected major economies.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Green Chemistry |
| Subtitle of host publication | An Inclusive Approach |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 3-16 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128095492 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780128092705 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2018 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Chemistry
- General Environmental Science
Keywords
- Anthropocene
- Environmental protection
- Environmental regulations
- Green chemistry
- Principles
- Sustainable production
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