Safe Labs Workshop Sponsored by Science Preparation Alliance of Rutgers and Camden (SPARC) thru a grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency June 14, 2003 Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School

Objective: Develop alternative versions of standard laboratory exercises used in high school chemistry by applying ……………………. Green Chemistry

What is Green Chemistry? THE POLLUTION PREVENTION ACT OF 1990 This was the U.S. environmental law stating that the first choice for preventing pollution is to design industrial processes that do not lead to waste production. This was the U.S. environmental law stating that the first choice for preventing pollution is to design industrial processes that do not lead to waste production. This is Green Chemistry………. This is Green Chemistry……….

GREEN CHEMISTRY MEANS… Preventing pollution before it happens rather than cleaning up the mess later. Preventing pollution before it happens rather than cleaning up the mess later. From ACS Green Chemistry

Green Chemistry 12 Principles of Green Chemistry

Green Chemistry Is About... Waste Materials Hazard Environmental Impact COST Risk Energy From the Green Chemistry Network:

Prevention & Reduction Recycling & Reuse Treatment Disposal Pollution Prevention From the Green Chemistry Network:

Awareness Good practices What is required of everyone?

High Risk Chemicals Environmentally damaging

How do we handle chemicals in the laboratory………………

Storage

Disposal

Goal: To Develop Life Long Good Environmental Practices.

IN SUMMARY, GREEN CHEMISTRY IS… Scientifically sound Scientifically sound Cost effective Cost effective Preserving a healthy environment Preserving a healthy environment From ACS Green Chemistry

Group Activity 1: High School Principles of Green Chemistry 1. Group of four 2. Discuss the concepts of Green Chemistry. 3. Develop two principles of Green Chemistry. 4. Report results to group.

“Green” ness In The Laboratory Group Activity 2

Laboratory Activity: Heating and Cooling Curves using Lauric Acid

Group Activity 3: Internet Resources 1.Group of two 2.Explore Internet sites. 3. Answer questions.

Green Chemistry A solution to pollution Buy Green!!!