The E factor at 30: a passion for pollution prevention
Roger A. Sheldon
Abstract
Publication of the E Factor drew attention to the problem of waste in chemicals manufacture. Thirty yeas later it is abundantly clear that waste is the underlying cause of global environmental problems, from climate change to plastic pollution.
Topics & Concepts
PollutionPassionEnvironmental pollutionFactor (programming language)Environmental scienceWaste managementEnvironmental protectionComputer scienceEngineeringPsychologyEcologyProgramming languagePsychotherapistBiologyChemistry and Chemical Engineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesProcess Optimization and Integration