Green Chemistry
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Welcome to Green Chemistry at Carolina. In our continuing efforts to help you, we've gathered resources and product suggestions that you can use to safely replace chemicals in your lab. Look here first for tips on how to make your lab greener for you and your students. To see more about how Carolina is working towards becoming more environmentally responsible, visit Green with Carolina.



Green Chemistry
Learn tips on how to make your lab greener including chemical replacements, the 12 green principles and new green initiatives.
Despite Kermit's lament, it's really not hard to be green. In fact, it can save you money, reduce hazardous chemical use, and make your lab a safer, more pleasant environment for you and your students.
These principles provide a new perspective on the use of chemicals—use them as a guide when developing new procedures or choosing products for your classroom.
In this "green" experiment, organic solvents and solutes are replaced with water and sugar to eliminate odor and disposal issues.
Find out how 2 of Carolina's lab furniture manufacturers are incorporating new green initiatives.