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Explore Sustainable Chemistry
Chemistry
Level 1 - Exploration

Explore Sustainable Chemistry

Taught by Dr. Elena Vasquez

About This Challenge

Discover sustainable chemistry principles for environmentally responsible products and processes. This challenge covers green chemistry concepts, sustainable materials, process design, and lifecycle thinking to help you build products that are better for both business and the planet.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the 12 principles of green chemistry and their practical applications
  • Identify sustainable materials and evaluate them against conventional alternatives
  • Design more efficient chemical processes that minimize waste and energy use
  • Apply lifecycle thinking to assess the full environmental impact of products
  • Evaluate real-world case studies where green chemistry drives innovation

Challenge Content

18 lessons
Green Chemistry Principles
What Is Green Chemistry?
10 Min
The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry
10 Min
Green Chemistry Principles Check
10 Min
Sustainable Materials
The Rise of Sustainable Materials
10 Min
Categories of Sustainable Materials
10 Min
Sustainable Materials Knowledge Check
10 Min
Sustainable Material Evaluation Exercise
25 Min
Sustainable Process Design
Designing Greener Processes
10 Min
Key Strategies for Sustainable Processes
10 Min
Green Chemistry Case Studies in Industry
8 Min
Process Design Assessment
10 Min
Process Improvement Analysis
25 Min
Lifecycle Thinking and Application
Thinking in Lifecycles
10 Min
Lifecycle Assessment Fundamentals
10 Min
Regulations, Certifications, and the Future
8 Min
Lifecycle and Sustainability Assessment
10 Min
Sustainability Assessment Capstone Project
30 Min
Your Sustainable Chemistry Foundation
5 Min

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Challenge Info

Level
Level 1 - Exploration
Subject
Chemistry
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Requirements

  • No prior chemistry experience required
  • Interest in sustainability and environmental responsibility
  • Curiosity about how products impact the environment
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