Report outlines options to promote state green chemistry programs

摘要

A new report outlines a variety of steps states can take to promote research, development and use of green chemistry and design for the environment. According to the report, green chemistry "reduces or eliminates the need for and generation of hazardous materials during the manufacture, design and application of chemistry" while the design for the environment concept "encourages businesses to incorporate environmental and health considerations in the design and redesign of products and processes."