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Where can I find some simple experiments that demonstrate green chemistry? I'm looking for experiments that can be used either hands-on with students performing them or as a demonstration for beginning chemistry classes.

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The GEMS site at the University of Oregon has a searchable database of green chemistry material, including lab procedures that you can download. They range from Primary School level through College level.

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@Steve, excellent resource - thanks. – Rich Apodaca Dec 16 at 17:42
They host a FREE 5-day workshop for educators (funded by the NSF) See this site for details: chemistry.gsu.edu/CWCS/green.php – Steve Wathen Dec 16 at 19:41
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Making biodiesel from used fry oil is an easy green experiment we used to do at school. It is quite simple once you got the amount of lye correct ;-)

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There are 12 principles for green chemistry. I have a way for #6: design for energy efficiency. If you are interested in it, I can elabrate it.

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@Wayne - I am interested. What did you have in mind? – Rich Apodaca Dec 7 at 5:14
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This video from Benchfly shows how to extract limonene from supercritical CO2. All you need is a sealed tube, dry ice, orange peel, and a beaker of warm water.

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