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What Is Green Chemistry?

DTSC and green chemistry share a common principle - preventing the generation of waste.

Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Green chemistry applies across the life cycle, including the design, manufacture, and use of a chemical product. Green chemistry is a highly effective approach to pollution prevention because it applies innovative scientific solutions to real-world environmental situations.

"Green Chemistry & Ocean Trash"

	New! Comments received on the Safer Alternative Rules Straw Proposal. New! Issues Raised during Green Chemistry Rules Public Workshop held in Sacramento on October 21, 2009. The workshop transcript is now available for viewing and download.
	News on California's Green Chemistry Initiative Find recent news and videos on California's Green Chemistry Initiative. Find out what others are saying about Green Chemistry.
	Getting Involved More comments received on various elements of the California Green Chemistry Initiative. Subscribe to the DTSC Green Chemistry Initiative Listserv, Send Questions, or Contact Us. View the Calendar of past and upcoming events, find out who's on the Green Chemistry Leadership Council.
	Green Ribbon Science Panel October 14, 2009 - See the written transcript, agenda, presentations and other details of the meeting held in Sacramento. April 29 and 30, 2009 - Read the transcripts or watch the video from the meeting held in Sacramento on April 29 and April 30, 2009. View the meeting's agenda and public notice of the Green Ribbon Science Panel meeting! View background information (including staff presentations/additional documents provided to the panel members. Read about California's new Green Ribbon Science Panel or view the news release on the panel members.
	Toxics Clearinghouse Check out links to international information on chemical substances. California's Online Toxics Clearinghouse Portal - Under Construction
	Green Chemistry Information and Resources View the Final Green Chemistry Report and Appendices, News Release, FAQs, or a Summary of Recommendations. Assembly Bill 1879 and Senate Bill 509 set in statute the partial implementation of Recommendations 4 and 5 of the Green Chemistry Initiative. What is green chemistry? View the green chemistry Key Elements. Explore green chemistry resources (like the Science Advisory Panel Options Report) or view the resources archive. Want to know more?