4 ways green chemistry is helping make the world a better place

Oct 17, 2016

A man collects recyclable plastic materials, washed ashore by waves, which will be sold for 21 pesos ($0.48) in exchange for food in Manila August 2, 2008. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES) - RTR20K6N

Understanding green chemistry can create a circle of virtuous economic activity. Image: REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo

Mark Esposito

Chief Learning Officer, Nexus FrontierTech, Professor at Hult International Business School

Terence Tse

Executive Director, Nexus FrontierTech, Professor of Finance, Hult International Business School

Khaled Soufani

Senior Faculty, University of Cambridge

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