NewScientist — March 13, 2010
Humans rely on the chemical industry for a majority of the stuff we use on a daily basis: shampoo, medications, cell phones, jeans, sofas, paint, decaf coffee, to name just a few.

Many of these products are made using ingredients or processes that are potentially harmful to the environment, human health or both. Yet the chemical industry’s redemption route comes through a 12-step program established over a decade ago called the Principles of Green Chemistry.

Find out more about how these principles are greening up pharmaceuticals, electronics, fashion, food, cosmetics and your home.