Author : Sanjay K. Sharma
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000931838
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)
Book Synopsis Green Chemistry, its Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, Volume1 by : Sanjay K. Sharma
Download or read book Green Chemistry, its Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, Volume1 written by Sanjay K. Sharma and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-09-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Chemistry practices and principals can play an important role in achieving the United Nations' (UN) special development goals. The expert contributors here have selected key goals and reviewed the implementation of green chemistry for these goals. As described by the UN, it is crucial to harmonize three core elements: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. The sustainable development goals embrace the sustainability mindset and this will lead to greater productivity and a greener environment. For sustainable development to be achieved, these elements are interconnected and all are crucial for the well-being of individuals and societies. Features The chapters explore sustainable development through green engineering Demonstrates the progress made in the search for processes that use fewer toxic chemicals and produce less waste while using less energy. Highlights the importance of chemistry to everyday life and demonstrates the benefits the exploitation of green chemistry can have for society The pollution of water is of the utmost concern globally and bioremediation has a strong role to play in ensuring adequate supplies of high quality water These unique volumes address the vast interest in green chemistry and clean processes, which has grown significantly in recent years