Background
Understanding the global need for green chemistry solutions
The Challenge
There is a growing volume of hazardous chemicals in the world that have adverse effects on the environment and human health.
Many governments and companies have already realized the need for reducing the amount of chemicals used and managing the hazards, and environmentally sound management of this growing volume of chemicals.
The increasing variety and complexity of chemicals and more intricate chemical supply chains and waste streams expose serious gaps, lapses and inconsistencies in government and international policies and corporate practices.
The Solution
There is a need for innovative approaches to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals throughout the industrial life cycle. Addressing challenges posed by hazardous chemicals requires holistic, wide-ranging actions.
Green Chemistry is applied across the lifecycle of a chemical product, including its design, manufacture, use, and ultimately disposal.
Global Green Chemistry Initiative
The Green Chemistry Toolkit is developed under the Global Green Chemistry Initiative – a project led by UNIDO in partnership with Yale University's Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering.
