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green chemistry  

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  • Green chemistry presents an attractive alternative to traditional industrial and manufacturing practices because of traditional methods’ far-reaching effects on the environment and on human health. Industry's use of chemistry in manufacturing creates hazardous by-products as a result of the production process as well as products that, after use, may also be harmful. [Source: Green Health: An A-to-Z Guide; Green Chemistry]

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