Event Title
Where is the "Green" in Surface Cleaners?
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Chemistry, Geology
Mentor Information
Dalila Kovacs
Department
Chemistry
Location
Kirkhof Center KC53
Start Date
10-4-2013 2:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2013 3:00 PM
Keywords
Environment, Health, Sustainability
Abstract
Surface cleaners are mainly man-made mixture of chemicals. Many of them are advertised on the market as 'green'.. What does it mean for a surface cleaner to be 'green'? And, if they are marketed as 'green' does it mean they are prepared following the principles of Green Chemistry or simply are named 'green' because of the appeal the word brings to the consumers? This presentation will give an insight into surface cleaners industry and the connection with the principles of green and sustainable chemistry. Findings regarding the surface cleaners used at GVSU will be presented.
Where is the "Green" in Surface Cleaners?
Kirkhof Center KC53
Surface cleaners are mainly man-made mixture of chemicals. Many of them are advertised on the market as 'green'.. What does it mean for a surface cleaner to be 'green'? And, if they are marketed as 'green' does it mean they are prepared following the principles of Green Chemistry or simply are named 'green' because of the appeal the word brings to the consumers? This presentation will give an insight into surface cleaners industry and the connection with the principles of green and sustainable chemistry. Findings regarding the surface cleaners used at GVSU will be presented.