Societal Image of Chemistry ? Chemistry was once viewed as a field of innovation resulting in medical breakthroughs and modern convenience. ? Chemistry is now viewed by many as fouling the planet. Zero Waste Alliance Historical Approach to Environmental Problems ? Waste treatment, control, and disposal; pollutant monitoring; hazardous waste site cleanup. ? Development of standards for emissions to air, releases to water, and disposal by land, as well as regulation of these standards. ? ?Command and Control. ?Command and Control? Cost to Industry ? Industry spent $115 billion in 1992 on waste treatment, control, and disposal. ? It was estimated at that time that it would cost as much as $700 billion to clean up existing hazardous waste sites. ? These costs, and the costs associated with regulatory compliance, are rising Pollution Prevention Act 1990 ? Pollution Prevention can be accomplished by several approaches: ? Inventory controls. ? Process controls. ? In-process recycling. ? Housekeeping changes. ? Green Chemistry…

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