The Economics of Green and Sustainable Chemistry

International Perspectives on Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education via Systems Thinking

“…The course, which uses the “flipped” classroom model, is all about acquiring knowledge of the general ideas of GSC and their importance in the development of sustainable chemical technology along the entire value chain . Topics that are covered (using multiple e-books) include the principles of green chemistry and green engineering, evaluating the greenness of synthesis, alternative feedstocks for synthesis, biofuels, fuels and chemicals from CO 2 , renewable materials, the economics of GSC, chemical leasing, and sustainable chemical logistics . The focus is on a transitional perspective on sustainable chemistry, discussing the need for smart governance, a policy perspective, and building of corporate social responsibility for developing a sustainability management system framework .…”