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.

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Apr 10th, 2:00 PM Apr 10th, 3:00 PM

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.