Abstract: Molecular imprinting technique (MIT) is a burgeoning borderline technology, giving a new visual angle to environmental science. Its appearance, development and basic principle are introduced. And its applications in environmental science are summarized, including applying in solid-phase extraction, membrane separation, chromatographic analysis, sensor and using molecularly imprinted polymer as catalyst in environmental remediation. Template and target information:Review - MIPs in environmental science Author keywords:molecular imprinting technique, molecularly imprinted polymer, extraction, membrane separation, chromatography, sensor