Perspective Chapter: Implementing Green Chemistry Principles for Pollution Control to Achieve Environmental Sustainability – A Review

Abstract

Green chemistry is an emerging field in which 12 principles of green chemistry are put into practice to achieve a pollutant-free environment (air, water and soil). Simultaneously, when implemented in industrial practice, government policy, the practice of daily life, and the education system around the world, these 12 principles can play an important role in environmental, economic, and social benefits. This overview sheds light on the principle and its applicability based on systematic surveys. Additionally, this review identifies related barriers to GC implementation, such as: regulatory, institutional, financial, technological and public barriers to achieve the goal of a pollution free product. A three-point strategy (so-called PAS strategy, i.e. pollution and accidents prevention, safety and security assurance, and energy and resource sustainability) was explored to overcome barriers. In addition, the role of innovation technology and integration management in overcoming air, water and soil pollution system was discussed in detail. Finally, some of the valuable success stories based on GC implementation in controlling air, water and soil pollution were presented. This report highlights the success of implementing 12 GC principles in achieving overall environmental sustainability.