What Are the Principles of Green Chemistry in Product Design?
Green chemistry is an essential component of sustainable product design, focusing on designing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous substances. Key principles include:
Preventing waste rather than treating or cleaning it up. Designing safer chemicals and products that are less toxic. Using renewable feedstocks instead of depleting resources. Increasing energy efficiency in chemical processes. Reducing the use of auxiliary substances (e.g., solvents).
By adhering to these principles, designers can significantly reduce the ecological footprint of their products.
