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Green Chemistry University Course: Lecture 09 – Sustainability

Green Chemistry University Course: Lecture 09 – Sustainability
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Summary
In this lecture, students will learn about what Sustainability is and the common misconceptions among individuals today. The lecture covers the typical myths about Sustainability and provides evidence to justify them. Furthermore, the lecture will cover the importance of sustainability in business and the various methods in which green chemistry positively affects business operations.

This course was developed and authored by:

Philip Coish
Kimberly Chapman
Paul Anastas
Seon Augusto Ferreira
Karolina Mellor
Amy Cannon
Derrick Ward
Keywords
Sustainability

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Audience
Introductory Undergraduate
Published on
Green Chemistry Principles
Waste Prevention
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
Students will...
- Learn the definition of sustainability
- Investigate myths and facts about sustainability
- Discuss the interplay between environment, society, and economy
- Explore the connection between business and sustainability
- Consider different models of sustainability
Time required (if applicable)
60 minutes

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Mollie Enright
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