When one thinks of Birmingham, Alabama, green chemistry is not normally the first thing that comes to mind. Normally one thinks about the huge steel production industry that made the city what it is today. However, this is something that UAB is working to change. Not only do we want to be known for our amazing STEM programs, we want to promote our passion for sustainability. One important facet of sustainability is green chemistry. UAB does this is many ways (recycling, biking, and clean energy) and so does SAACS at UAB. As a local student chapter of the American Chemical Society, we strive to promote green chemistry and sustainability in educational yet entertaining ways. We promote the use of more sustainable and green chemicals (both in the household and in the lab), we spread knowledge about green chemistry through fun and interesting games, and we also hold talks to educate our student body about the importance of taking care of the environment. We believe that by educating our society and inciting small changes we can help make not only chemistry “green” but encourage our student body to “think green.”

SAACS Green Chemistry Promotion at UAB

2019 Spring National Meeting

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