In this project, we investigated the sustainability and environmental impact of Dow Chemistry Classroom (DCC) kits. The carbon footprint of DCC kits was analyzed and compared with emissions from traditional chemistry experiments. Additionally, we conducted classroom observations and interviews with secondary school teachers, the university’s laboratory technicians, and the creators of DCC kits. Through these methodologies, we found that DCC kits produce less waste and have implemented green chemistry principles such as waste prevention, offering a safer alternative to traditional chemistry experiments. Moreover, through the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and other methodologies, we have found that without good practices, the DCC kits’ emissions will be greater than those of their traditional counterparts. However, with good waste management and green chemistry principles, the kits’ emissions are less than those of traditional experiments. Finally, we recommended further LCA of the DCC kits, improvements on DCC kits, and suggestions for future research.
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