The Wilkes University Chemistry Club decided to qualify as a Green Chemistry student chapter this year. A key aspect of this process for the club has been education on the importance of going green, inside and outside of the laboratory. One of the highlights of National Chemistry Week was a seminar entitled 'Green Plastics'. The club also visited the Joseph Priestley House and watched Dr. Priestley perform experimental reenactments. Green chemistry has been incorporated into demonstrations and activities for middle through high school students. Recycling and reducing plastic usage has been practiced at many of the club socials and seminar events. The Chemistry Club has focused on integrating green chemistry into community activities celebrating the International Year of Chemistry themes (environmental, energy, health, and materials). Upcoming events, like Earth Day, will serve as another opportunity to promote, educate, and demonstrate green chemistry.

"Greening" the Wilkes University chemistry club

241st National Meeting (2011)

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