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Beyond Reductionist Thinking in Chemistry for Sustainability

Paul Anastas

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    Publication Date
    MAY
    Journal
    TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY
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    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trechm.2019.03.007
    Citation
    Anastas, P. . (2019). Beyond Reductionist Thinking in Chemistry for Sustainability. TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY, 1(2), 145-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trechm.2019.03.007 (Original work published 2024)

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    Paul Anastas

    Paul Anastas Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor in the Practice of Chemistry for the Environment

    Abstract

    Great breakthroughs in chemistry over the past two centuries have been accomplished largely through reductionist methods. However, the incredible sustainability challenges that we face as a civilization are systems challenges, requiring careful combination of knowledge gained from reductionist approaches with integrative-systems thinking to inform designs for a sustainable future.