Projects the genesis of green chemistry in an effective manner, with the use of relevant timelines and incidents that necessitated the birth of this fieldExemplifies how waste can not only be reduced or eliminated but can, in fact, be utilized as a precious resource for the creation of valuables, thereby preaching the concept of atom economyHighlights cutting-edge greener technologies such as green catalysts, green solvents, and green energyDiscusses in detail the implementation of green chemistry in the form of interesting real-world case studies that have won the US Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge AwardsElaborates how green chemistry has been incorporated in practice and teaching at the international as well as national levelEffectively disseminates future green technologies, including biomimicry, continuous flow methodologies, and miniaturization Presents interesting facts and unusual findings in the form of add-ons in each chapter to enhance the knowledge of studentsProvides learning outcomes and problems at the end of each chapter