Green Chemistry

12 Principles of Green Chemistry are:

Prevention

It is better to prevent waste than to treat or clean up waste after it has been created.
Example:- Concentrated product formulation (floor cleaner, disinfect, germ shield) - considerably reduces the number of container to be filled.

Less Hazardous Chemical Synthesis 

Synthesis methods should be designed in such a way that they posses little or no toxicity to human health or the environment. No or little waste generated

Safer Solvents and Auxillires

Avoid using solvents ,separation agents and auxiliary chemicals.
Example:- Our products use least VOC* (except hand sanitizer)

Reduce Derivatives

Unnecessary derivatization (use of blocking groups, protection/ deprotection, temporary modification of physical/chemical processes) should be minimized or avoided if possible, because such steps require additional reagents and can generate waste.
Example:- Zero waste is generated during the manufacture of all vooki products. There is maximum conversion as the entire raw material is converted to final product.  

Design for Degradation

Energy requirements of chemical processes should be recognized for their environmental and economic impacts and should be minimized. If possible synthetic methods should be conducted at ambient temperature and pressure.
Example:- Company owned windmill generates energy

Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention

Substances and the form of a substance used in a chemical process should be chosen to minimize the potential for chemical accidents, including releases, explosions, and fires.
Our processes are safe.

Atomic Economy

Synthetic methods should be designed to maximize the incorporation of all materials used in the process into the final product.
Example:- During the manufacture of vooki products no by-products or process water is generated, there is full conversion of starting materials to final product.

Designing Safer Chemicals

Chemical products should be designed such that they are fully effective and at the same time have little or no toxicity.
Example:- Toilet bowl cleaner - Green acid. Floor cleaner, Disinfectant cleaner, Germ Shield - Use natural surfactants derived from corn and sugar cane. Glass cleaner - Ammonia free.

Use Renewable Feedstocks

A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
Example:- Renewable energy generated by solar panels are used replacing electricity.
   

Catalysis

Catalytic reagents (as selective as possible) are superior to stoichiometric reagents.
Not applicable for any of the vooki products 

Real Time Analysis for Pollution Prevention

Analytical methodologies need to be further developed to allow for real-time, in-process monitoring and control prior to the formation of hazardous substances.
We are at it .... Soon we would be publishing.

Design for Energy Efficiency

Energy requirements should be recognized for their environmental and economic impacts and should be minimized. Synthetic methods should be conducted at ambient temperature and pressure.

Good Health and Well-Being

In the past, the human race has faced many deadly diseases and pandemics, and great progress had been made in curtailing it and increasing life expectancy. The recent Covid 19 pandemic was another challenge where good health had to be stepped up. Challenging the situation vooki introduced Disinfectant Cleaners which renders protection against the corona virus and at the same time it is safe for humans and the environment.
 

Affordable and clean energy

 Access to electricity has had a sharp surge in poor and developing countries which is a welcome progress. But there need to be progress in accessibility to clean, safe and renewable energy. Picking up the momentum in the renewable energy sources we have erected wind mills to contribute to clean energy.

Life below water

Oceans make the earth habitable right from the water we drink to the oxygen we breath is regulated by the water these huge water bodies. It is our responsibility to save our oceans from acidification and from being polluted. The rinse off from vooki does not harm creatures for it uses green chemistry formulation and so the water ecosystem is not disturbed.

Sustainable cities and communities

People migrating from villages to cities has drastically increased in the past few decades as cities are the power house of economic growth, this has given rise to challenges in sewage collection water supply and sanitation. The ultimate solution to these issues is to make settlements inclusive and sustainable. We at vooki, are moving towards inclusive and sustainable living, our products have Green Pro certification and are preferred by green buildings.

Clean water and sanitation

Reducing pollution is more than a direct way to improve water quality and we stand against releasing hazardous chemicals into water bodies. Holding up to it the rinse off from vooki products are readily biodegradable and safe on marine life.

Industries, Innovation and Infrastructure

Industrialisation combining innovation and infrastructure has great potential in elevating economic growth, this has been felt in many countries but there needs to be inclusive sustainable industrialisation for accelerated development. At vooki we invest into research and innovation for sustainable development.

Life on Land

We humans depend on earth for livelihood. UN comments that 80% of our diet is provided by plants, and agriculture is an indispensable part for all. Forests are home to millions of species and are also our source to clean air and water not ruling out their impact on climate change. Realizing the significant impact of our flora and fauna, vooki’s green chemistry is safe for pets and humans. The rinse off can be used to water plants encouraging to conserve our resources and bring in sustainability.

Responsible consumption and production

Commendable economic and social progress has been witnessed in the last century which has also resulted in environmental degradation. This is a threat to our survival and brings in the need for responsible consumption and production. Recognizing this, vooki is mindful in reducing carbon foot print right from the smallest issue like going for concentrated products that require lesser number of bottles to owning the lifecycle based Green Pro certificate from GEN (Global Ecolabelling Network) ecolabel.