Towards including social sustainability in green and sustainable chemistry

Review (2019)

Authors

L. Asveld BT/Biotechnology and Society - AS
Research Group
BT/Biotechnology and Society (AS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2019 L. Asveld
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogsc.2019.06.001
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Published Date

01-10-2019

Language

English

Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

BT/Biotechnologie

Research Group

BT/Biotechnology and Society

Abstract

Green and sustainable chemistry holds the promise of realising a sustainable society by providing environmentally friendly production processes. However until now the focus has been very much on reducing waste and hazards, while there is also a need to consider the broader societal impact of chemical innovations. This article presents three additional principles to guide those in green chemistry towards including social sustainability in innovation trajectories.