In this episode I speak with Dr Anna Zhenova of Green Rose Chemistry.
Green Rose Chemistry are a mission-driven consultancy applying the principles of green chemistry to help organisations to develop more sustainable products and processes.
Our conversation covers:
- What does Green Rose Chemistry do?
- Green chemistry as a grass roots movement - the need for education and champions within organisations
- How different sectors are at varying stages on the green chemistry journey
- The importance of language in communicating sustainability
- Examples of green chemistry solutions - chemical substitution vs functional substitution
- Reflections on connecting chemical safety with product development and other disciplines
- Avoiding tunnel vision and uncovering win-wins - a case with safer solvents
- What is green chemistry? 12 principles, 3 pillars
- On externalities - economic vs moral questions
- Chemicals in the environment, persistence, transformation products, and mixtures
- Dealing with overwhelm and working within your sphere of influence
- How do green chemists differ from traditional chemists
Green Rose Chemistry | Sustainable Chemistry Consultants
Beyond Benign
Green Rose Chemistry | Training
Advancing Safer Alternatives Through Functional Substitution | Environmental Science & Technology
12 Principles of Green Chemistry - American Chemical Society
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