Life-Friendly Chemistry

Organic chemistry for beginners

Nature builds in elegant cycles with safe chemicals.

The Life-Friendly Chemistry infographic shares an introduction to organic chemistry and how life-friendly approaches can guide the development of new materials and technologies.

Bridging Disciplines

This infographic helps learners connect the dots between chemistry, materials, and design.

About the Project

This project grew out of a week long workshop about Life-Friendly Chemistry. It collects the notes of several students, sharing what we learned and highlighting the important role chemistry plays in materials innovation.

An Educational Tool

Built for classrooms, workshops, and design teams this document is released under a Creative Commons license which allows printing, adaptations, and reinvention.

Scientific Illustration

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