Green Chemistry Learning Modules

Free Resources for Green & Sustainable Chemistry Education 

The ACS Green Chemistry Institute has partnered with chemistry instructors from over 45 institutions to develop green and sustainable chemistry education resources for undergraduate students studying general and organic chemistry. These resources address standard curricular topics through a systems thinking lens while integrating relevant green and sustainable chemistry concepts. In addition, the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals are referenced as appropriate to provide context and global relevance for students.

The ACS Green Chemistry Learning Modules draw connections between green and sustainable chemistry, systems thinking, and highlight how these ideas connect to the current chemistry curriculum. This approach to learning chemistry is centered around the foundational chemistry content found in the core chemistry curriculum, while encouraging students to become systems thinkers who relate chemistry concepts to real-world systems. The overarching goal of teaching chemistry through a systems-thinking lens is to empower students to use their knowledge of chemistry concepts and practices to create innovations that help solve sustainability challenges.