Green chemistry joins college curriculum


	Green chemistry joins college curriculum

pokkets

10-10-2007 5:20 AM

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green, chemistry, college, toxin, curriculum, environment

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10-10-2007 11:39 AM

Marcariel

"the idea that chemical processes and products can be designed without using toxins or generating hazardous waste." You would expect (or hope for) smart thinking from a modern college chemistry professor.

I hope it catches on!

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