Vocab
The presence of introduction into the environment of contaminants that cause harm or discomfort to living organisms
Pollution
The study of the harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms
Toxicology
Plastics made from renewable resources such as cornstarch and sugarcane
Bioplastics
The presence of introduction into the environment of contaminants that cause harm or discomfort to living organisms
Pollution
The study of the harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms
Toxicology
Gases that trap heat in Earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change?
Greenhouse Gas
The process of converting waste materials into new products of higher value and quality
Upcycling
The process of converting waste materials into new products of higher value and quality
Upcycling
A process that does not require the use of solvents, which can be hazardous to human health and the enviorment
Solvent-Free
A process that does not require the use of solvents, which can be hazardous to human health and the enviorment
Solvent-Free
The design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances
Green Chemistry
Resources that are replenished naturally or can be replenished naturally or can be replenished within a relatively short period of time, such as wind, solar, and biomass
Renewable Resource
The process of accelerating a chemical reaction by introducing a substance that interacts with the reactants but is not consumed in the reaction
Catalyst
The design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances
Green Chemistry
Resources that are replenished naturally or can be replenished naturally or can be replenished within a relatively short period of time, such as wind, solar, and biomass
Renewable Resources
Capable of being broken down into natural substances by the action of living organisms, such as bacteria
Biodegradable
A measure of the efficiency of a chemical reaction, calculated by the ratio of the mass of the desired product to the total mass of all reactants
Atom Economy
A method of evaluating the environmental impacts of a product or process throughout its entire life cycle, from raw materials extraction to disposal
Life Cycle Assessment
A method of evaluating the environmental impacts of a product or process throughout its entire life cycle, from raw materials extraction to disposal
Life Cycle Assessment
A measure of the efficiency of a chemical reaction, calculated by the ratio of the mass of the desired product to the total mass of all reactants
Atom Economy
A broader approach to chemical design and production that aims to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Sustainable Chemistry
An approach to designing products and systems in which materials are reused and waste is eliminated, resulting in a closed loop of resource loop.
Cradle-To-Cradle
An approach to designing products and systems in which materials are reused and waste is eliminated, resulting in a closed loop of resource loop.
Cradle-To-Cradle
A broader approach to chemical design and production that aims to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Sustainable Chemistry
The concept of producing goods and services using less energy, materials, and other resources, while minimizing environmental impact and maximizing economic value
Eco-Efficiency