M9.3 Blog: Green Chemistry

I have heard of the great garbage patch prior to this module, but I still find the situation to be shocking each time I read/hear about it. Green chemistry would eliminate the accumulation of waste, like what we see in the garbage patch. I have not read much into green chemistry and this is one of the first times I have heard of it, but I love what it all stands for. There is no reason to create products that can not be degraded. Our Earth is running out of resources and space for landfill. The urgency to protect our Earth has greatly risen over these past few years. More people are aware of our climate and sustainability issues. People are getting smarter with their choices and will choose to support sustainable/environmentally safe choices. The main barrier for consumers is the higher cost for these "green" items. All industries will need to make the switch over to green chemistry before these items can be affordable for all. There is no doubt that green chemistry will require alot of research, time, and money to be invested, but it will all be well worth it in the end.