Talk:Chem395:April 18 discussion
Today's discussion will consider how best to get the message of green chemistry and green manufacturing out to people, and to change the mindset of the skeptics. See the article page for background information.
Agenda
Specifically, we will consider how the following groups can help:
- Government
- Scientists
- Students and citizens like me
- A company such as Acme
We will discuss each in turn, in the order shown
Please make sure that you have read chapter 1 of Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice before the discussion.
Discussion
OK: Jesse, are you here? I just heard from Chris a few minutes ago, he can't attend today. Should we reschedule this, so we can have a proper three-way discussion? Would you be available next Wednesday at 2pm? Or would you prefer to continue without Chris? Walkerma 16:01, 18 April 2008 (EDT)
- Hello everyone! J-Fed 13:58, 23 April 2008 (EDT)
- Hi there, sorry for the confusion on Friday.Murphy44 13:59, 23 April 2008 (EDT)
Welcome! OK, let's get started. Green chemistry has been very influential, as showing a practicable way to improve the environmental record of a manufacturing industry. But how can government help companies to adopt it in their approach to R&D, etc? Walkerma 14:01, 23 April 2008 (EDT)
- The government could show support by setting aside funding to help aid in the expensive cost of R&D. This is one of the main stopping blocks of new technology, the cost. Can we really put a value on a cleaner environment? I feel it's a priceless commodity. The government could also step in with new legislation that has stricter rules and regulation about what is allowed to be returned back into things like waterways. This would help with the amount of toxic waste being put into the environment. Murphy44 14:06, 23 April 2008 (EDT)
- The government can help companies adopt green chemistry practices by offering incentives for innovation in the industry. Awards and recognition are also possibilities. J-Fed 14:05, 23 April 2008 (EDT)
