What Are Some Common Eco-Friendly Practices in Toxicology?
Green Chemistry: This involves designing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances. Green chemistry emphasizes the use of renewable resources and reducing waste. Bioremediation: This process uses microorganisms to degrade environmental pollutants. It is an effective way to clean up contaminated sites naturally and sustainably. Alternative Testing Methods: Reducing reliance on animal testing by using in vitro methods and computational models can decrease the environmental and ethical impact of toxicological studies. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): LCA evaluates the environmental impact of a product from its creation to disposal. This helps in understanding and minimizing the toxicological impact throughout a product’s lifecycle. Pollution Prevention: This involves practices that reduce or eliminate the generation of pollutants at the source, such as adopting cleaner production techniques.
