Moderator: Paul Anastas Ph.D. Director Green Chemistry Institute www.chemistry.org
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Experts:
Terry Collins Thomas Lord Professor of Chemistry & Director Institute for Green Oxidation Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University www.chem.cmu.edu/groups/collins
Steve Bradfield Vice President Shaw Industries Group www.shawinc.com
Summary:
This Module provides 20 minutes of high quality streaming video & slides covering:
- Overview, Definition & Principles of Green Chemistry
- Replicating Nature With Sustainable Technologies
- Public Health & Environment Benefits
- Presidential Green Chemistry Award
- Shaw EcoWorx Carpet Tile Award Recipient: PVC & Polyurethane Substitutes, Reduced Toxicity, Increased Recycled Content, & Backing & Fiber Chemistry
- Reducing Product Mass/Waste to Landfills
- Safer Fire Retardents
- TAML Catalysts¬ Award Recipient: Environmental Benefits, Versatility, & Commercialization
- Life Cycle Benefits: No Harmful Byproducts & Oxidizes Toxins
- Green Chemistry Market Potential
- Economic Benefits
- Product Examples
- Resources & Links for Further Information
Duration: 35 minutes in two parts,
click "go to the next available topic" to view Part 2
Resources Page For Users Contains Slides, Links & Other Information
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