Each and every facet of our life is related with chemicals and substances. Chemistry is the root of all process. But increased utilization of non degradable toxic chemicals has led to degradation of the environment and is also posing serious affects on human health. Thus, Green chemistry which is the use of chemistry for pollution prevention is the new area of interest for the researchers. The main goals and applications of green chemistry are to reduce environmental, human health and safety risks of chemicals by redesigning the molecules, their synthetic routes, and their development processes. The paper explores the drivers behind the green and sustainable chemistry and the major techniques available for application to sustainable concepts. The present paper highlights the major principles of green chemistry aiming at the sustainable development of materials and presents the major innovations carried so far in the related field.