Chemistry
The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry
Quick fact
Originally published in 1998 by chemists Paul Anastas and John Warner, the 12 principles were written while both worked at the US Environmental Protection Agency—a government agency, not a chemistry lab, quietly reshaping how chemistry is done.
Why this is interesting
What if the most effective way to manage waste is to never create it in the first place? The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry turn this surprising idea into a practical design guide for every molecule ever made.