What is green chemistry?

What is green chemistry?

The concept of “green chemistry“, or renewable chemistry, is defined as the design, development, and use of chemical products and processes that minimize the release or formation of substances hazardous to health and the environment.

In concrete terms, green chemistry is based on a certain number of principles such as pollution prevention through limiting the production of avoidable residues or waste. It relies on limiting the energy required for chemical reactions, using renewable resources, and designing safer syntheses with less toxic products.

This represents a major strategic development priority for Avril. Indeed, green chemistry satisfies a growing demand from consumers and industrialists alike for biosourced, renewable, and biodegradable products, as an attractive alternative to fossil fuels.

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