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Green chemistry,
also known as sustainable chemistry, is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Green chemistry applies across the life cycle of a chemical product, including its design, manufacture, and use. Read more about the concept of green chemistry.
Green chemistry technologies provide a number of benefits, including:
Nomination Deadline
Nominate your innovation, and get the recognition you deserve! Don't miss the December 31 deadline to compete for a 2010 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award. Read the 2010 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Nomination Package (PDF) (11 pp., 381 KB, About PDF)
Highlights
- 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners
- 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award Entries and Recipients Booklet (PDF) (71 pp., 848 KB, About PDF)
- 1996-2009 Winners Brochure (PDF) (162 pp., 936 KB, About PDF)
- 2009 Award Recipient Podcasts
- Green Scene
- Greenversations blog post
Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
- reduced waste, eliminating costly end-of-the-pipe treatments
- safer products
- reduced use of energy and resources
- improved competitiveness of chemical manufacturers and their customers.
The primary way that EPA promotes green chemistry is through the prestigious Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. EPA also supports green chemistry through projects and programs, including educational activities and research and development.
This site offers:
- Basic Information
- EPA Projects and Programs - Awards, Education, Grants, Partnerships, and Tools
- Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards – Program that Recognizes Outstanding Green Chemistry Technologies
- Green Chemistry Education
- Grants & Fellowships
- American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute
- International Activities
- Tools & Literature
- Documents