Michigan Green Chemistry Clearinghouse: An Interactive Community for Sharing and Learning 

between Green Chemistry Practitioners 

Clinton S. Boyd, PhD Deborah Meadows Steketee, PhD

Senior Scientist Associate Professor of Sustainable BusinessExecutive Director, Center for Sustainability

Online GoToWebinar Event on Green Chemistry co sponsored by the Great LakesOnline GoToWebinar Event on Green Chemistry co‐sponsored by the Great Lakes Green Chemistry Network and Michigan Green Chemistry Clearinghouse

Green Chemistry & SustainabilityGreen Chemistry & Sustainability

Action ChangeAspiration

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Sustainable Business

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Governor Granholm’s Executive Directive 2006‐6:  Promotion of Green Chemistry for Sustainable Economic

Governor Granholm’s Executive Directive 2006‐6:  Promotion of Green Chemistry for Sustainable Economic

Michigan Green Chemistry

Promotion of Green Chemistry for Sustainable Economic Development and Protection of Public Health

Michigan Green Chemistry

Promotion of Green Chemistry for Sustainable Economic Development and Protection of Public Health

Michigan Green Chemistry ProgramMichigan Green Chemistry 

Roundtable

Michigan Green Chemistry  Action Plan

Michigan Green Chemistry ProgramMichigan Green Chemistry 

Roundtable

Michigan Green Chemistry  Action Plan

Michigan Governor’s Green Chemistry Awards Program (Annual)

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Michigan Governor’s Green Chemistry Awards Program (Annual)

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Awards Program (Annual)

Michigan  Green Chemistry Conference (Annual)

Awards Program (Annual)

Michigan  Green Chemistry Conference (Annual)(Annual)

Michigan  Green Chemistry ClearinghouseGreen Chemistry Grants

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Michigan  Green Chemistry ClearinghouseGreen Chemistry Grants

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Provide informational content & resources pertaining to green chemistry in Michigan

Build and grow a dynamic community of green chemistry practitioners  in Mi hiMichigan

Connect Michigan to the wider national and international green chemistry community

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What is Green Chemistry?

Definition of Green Chemistry

Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry

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Thank you!

Questions?

Contact:

Clinton S. Boyd, PhD

Senior Scientist

Sustainable Research Group

949 Wealthy SE Suite 205

Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

p. 616‐301‐1059

cboyd@sustainableresearchgroup.com

Michigan Green Chemistry Clearinghouse

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