A Greenwire news service story that ran recently in The New York Times singled out the University of Oregon's prominence in the field of green chemistry.
Referring to the UO as "a leader in the movement," the article charts the shift in both academia and industry towards "reducing or eliminating hazardous substances to save money, reduce inefficiencies and promote their brands to consumers who favor eco-friendly products."
At the UO, said Julie Haack, assistant head of the Department of Chemistry, "Instead of students questioning the mechanics of something, now they're thinking about chemistry as a tool for sustainability. They're excited about the possibility of designing out hazards."
Read the Times article. The story was also picked up by Scientific American.
Read about the Greener Education Materials database developed by the Department of Chemistry.
At the UO, said Julie Haack, assistant head of the Department of Chemistry, "Instead of students questioning the mechanics of something, now they're thinking about chemistry as a tool for sustainability. They're excited about the possibility of designing out hazards."
Read the Times article. The story was also picked up by Scientific American.
Read about the Greener Education Materials database developed by the Department of Chemistry.