Ep 1: Chemistry & Sustainability: Twelve Shades of Green

Far from being a science disconnected from the real world and its environmental crisis, chemistry is indeed able to invent the new sustainable solutions of tomorrow. Join us in the incredible world of green chemistry and discover how chemists are tackling the global challenges of the changing climate from their laboratories. Episode 1 Resources / Further Reading: Articles / Short Reads · COP28 climate talks agree on transitioning away from fossil fuels · Green Chemistry History - American Chemical Society · 12 Principles of Green Chemistry - American Chemical Society Books · ⁠Green Chemistry An Introductory Text 3rd Ed.⁠ by Mike Lancaster. · ⁠Silent Spring⁠ by Rachel Carson. Scientific Articles / Longer Reads · Green metrics: Metrics of Green Chemistry and Sustainability: Past, Present, and Future. · Biodegradable plastics: Biodegradable Plastics: Standards, Policies, and Impacts. · Microplastics in tea?: Plastic Teabags Release Billions of Microparticles and Nanoparticles into Tea. Above article's correspondence/rebuttal: Comment on “Plastic Teabags Release Billions of Microparticles and Nanoparticles into Tea”. Sound effects & music from Pixabay. Transcript : Chemistry & Sustainability : twelve shades of green Contact Instagram : @greenchempod LinkedIn : Green Chem Pod Email : greenchempod@gmail.com