Chemistry's green evolution
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Green chemistry is a set of principles dedicated to creating more efficient industrial chemicals, drugs and products, driven by a mixture of political, economic and cultural factors with an aim to reduce waste. The political drive comes from regulations such as the US Pollution Protection Act, that are forcing companies to develop cleaner processes, and the cultural drive is provided by consumers and scientists who are becoming more aware of the need for cleaner processes.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Farmers to pharmas
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The biopharming industry in Australia, which uses modified crops for growing pharmaceuticals or foods with enhanced health benefits, is described. Australian industry projections put the earnings of the new products based on plant biotechnology at five times the grain harvest.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Green chemistry
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The unsustainable nature of the manufacturing process of chemicals can be dealt with by the inclusion of green chemistry. This involves identifying renewable feedstocks, minimizing environmental impact of chemical reactions, maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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