Week 4, Atom Economy

Green chemistry is completely new to me. I always knew that there were chemists out there trying to change things, but I had no idea that it was such a solid movement. The Atom Economy explanation really demonstrates how greener and cleaner does not always lead to more expensive prices. Also, it is a tool that can help scientists, and chemists in particular, find ways to economize the ways in which chemicals are made. It seems as though green chemistry is one of the most important and valuable tools we have in order to transition into a greener lifestyle because chemists are in direct contact with the chemicals that affect our world and our health.