"Worldwide, chemistry has not been a popular career choice in recent years. Indeed, a steady decline of chemistry students has prompted concern," Paul Anastas, director of the Green Chemistry Institute in Washington DC and coiner of the term. He is borne out by a 2005 US National Research Council report that identifies a need to increase training in green chemistry — to spur the move away from fossil fuels over coming decades. The report recommends incorporating green-chemistry principles into education materials for students as well as business leaders.
