One of the barriers to green chemistry is that novel technology that could reduce pollution also carries risks -- including cost that puts businesses at a near-term disadvantage to their competitors. So federal lawmakers and environmental sustainability advocates are urging government to champion green chemistry through recognition, research support, and linkages with colleges and universities.
Bill Stough, CEO of the Grand Rapids-based Sustainable Research Group (SRG), which defines its mission as creating “a system of commerce for our partners that is simultaneously life affirming, value-based and ethically driven,” has specific suggestions in mind for the governor and DEQ Director Steven Chester in promoting green chemistry in Michigan.
“We should be using green chemistry to restore the health of the Great Lakes,” Stough says.
