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Introduction to Green Chemistry History

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Who were the two scientists who first introduced the concept of green chemistry in 1990?

Dr. John C. Warner and Dr. Paul T. Anastas

What year did the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) publish the report titled 'Our Common Future'?

1987

In what year was the concept of green chemistry first introduced?

1990

When was the first Earth Summit held, where the concept of sustainable development was introduced?

1972 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of green chemistry?

To design chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge launched by the EPA in 2000?

To recognize and reward companies that use green chemistry principles in their operations. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry published by the ACS in 2005.

They outline core principles for designing sustainable chemical products and processes in green chemistry. Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of catalysis contribute to green chemistry practices?

Catalysts speed up chemical reactions without being consumed, reducing the amount of chemicals needed and waste produced. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the use of renewable feedstocks emphasized in green chemistry?

To promote sustainability by using biomass or solar energy instead of non-renewable sources. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 12 related to green chemistry?

Sustainable consumption and production of chemicals. Signup and view all the answers