Why is
Green Chemistry
Important?

Green Chemistry is important because it holds the key to solving many of the environmental and human health issues the world faces. By adopting the principles of Green Chemistry, scientists are increasingly designing safer, more environmentally benign products and processes. As the practice of Green Chemistry grows, the greener our world and our future will be.

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What is
chEMPOWER?

Established by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (ACS GCI), the chEMPOWER initiative is on a mission to expand the awareness and practice of Green Chemistry. We envision a day when all chemistry will be Green Chemistry. With the philosophical, practical and financial support of chemists and concerned citizens like you, chEMPOWER will help make that happen.

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