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Materials in this world consist of atoms and molecules.
In other words, they consist of chemistry!
However, in some aspects, chemistry is also considered a source of environmental pollution and is therefore avoided by people.

When considering environmental issues, it is important to discuss what the world is composed of and what it would become if it were decomposed. However, they are rarely focused on and discussed.

Circular economy refers to a system that views waste as a new resource and circulates resources without producing waste. Circular economy is an essential concept for realizing a sustainable society with low environmental impact. We are researching what can be done to achieve that circular economy, based on green sustainable chemistry (environmentally friendly chemistry) from both macro and micro perspectives. We are looking for students who are enthusiastic about confronting environmental issues together!

Students in the sciences who are interested in environmental issues and want to confront them with science, or students in the humanities who are interested in environmental issues and have recently become interested in science but have given up on studying it. We welcome all of you. Our strength is that we can teach not only humanities students but also those with little chemical knowledge in an easy-to-understand way, so let’s learn together and contribute to the world!