green chemistry
[ɡriːn ˈkɛmɪstri]
noun
química verde
1. A branch of chemistry concerned with designing chemical products and processes that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances, reducing environmental and health impacts
Green chemistry focuses on preventing waste rather than treating it after production.
A química verde se concentra em prevenir resíduos em vez de tratá-los após a produção.
2. The application of twelve principles to reduce or eliminate the use of substances hazardous to human health and the environment in the design, manufacture, and use of chemical products
The company adopted green chemistry methods to reduce toxic byproducts in their manufacturing process.
A empresa adotou métodos de química verde para reduzir subprodutos tóxicos em seu processo de fabricação.
Green chemistry emerged as a discipline in the 1990s and has become increasingly important in both the USA and Brazil due to growing environmental concerns and regulatory pressures. In Brazil, it is particularly relevant given the country's focus on sustainable practices in agriculture and biofuel industries. The term reflects a global shift toward environmentally responsible industrial practices and is commonly used in academic research, environmental policy discussions, and corporate sustainability initiatives in both countries.
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