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While green chemistry is commonly used in industrial applications, the concepts of green chemistry can be incorporated into educational pedagogy. Along with chemistry concepts, knowledge of which processes present the minimum hazard to human health or the environment should be part of the curriculum. Chemists trained in this manner will have a significant impact on solving environmental problems. This article presents some exercises to introduce students to the concept of green chemistry. By doing these exercises, students develop an appreciation for the role of green chemistry on feedstock substitution, milder reaction conditions, reduced environmental exposure, and resource conservation. This, coupled with the "maximum atom utilization theory or atom economy concept serves as the basis for using green chemistry in laboratory pedagogy.