Green Chemistry

Green chemistry is chemistry for the environment - a philosophy and way of thinking that can help chemists in research and production to develop more eco-friendly and efficient products and processes. Education for sustainable development is about the learning needed to maintain and improve both our quality of life and that of future generations. It is also about educating students and the general public. All the material and activities in this resource have been trialled in schools. It is intended to outline areas for the teaching of green and environmental chemistry and sustainable development for 11-19 year old students.