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Jun 19, 2024 · Carbon footprint, amount of carbon dioxide emissions associated with all the activities of a person or other entity. It includes direct emissions, such as those that result from fossil fuel combustion, as well as emissions required to produce the electricity associated with goods and services consumed.
- Noelle Eckley Selin
Aug 1, 2013 · This article presents and discusses the need and relevance of developing a methodology for assessing the chemical footprint, coupling a life cycle-based approach with methodologies developed in other contexts, such as ERA and sustainability science.
- Serenella Sala, Malgorzata Goralczyk
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Definition. A carbon footprint is a number, often measured in tonnes, kilograms, or grams, that represents the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other equivalent greenhouse gases that are...
- Prevention. It is better to prevent waste than to treat or clean up waste after it has been created. Contributed by Berkeley W. Cue, Jr., Ph.D., BWC Pharma Consulting, LLC.
- Atom Economy. Synthetic methods should be designed to maximize incorporation of all materials used in the process into the final product. Contributed by Michael Cann, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, University of Scranton.
- Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. Wherever practicable, synthetic methods should be designed to use and generate substances that possess little or no toxicity to human health and the environment.
- Designing Safer Chemicals. Chemical products should be designed to preserve efficacy of function while reducing toxicity. Contributed by Nicholas D. Anastas, Ph.D., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- New England.
Chemical Footprint. The chemical footprint is an indication of potential risk posed by a product based on its chemical composition, the human and ecologically hazardous properties of the ingredients, and the exposure potential of the ingredients during its life cycle. From: Assessing and Measuring Environmental Impact and Sustainability, 2015
May 2, 2024 · 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 of a chemical product, including its design, manufacture, use, and ultimate disposal.
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Nov 30, 2015 · Integrating Ecological, Carbon and Water Footprint into a “Footprint Family” of indicators: Definition and role in tracking human pressure on the planet. Ecological Indicators 16:100–112. This academic paper presents a useful overview of the research questions and main characteristics of selected Footprint indicators.
