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Today, more than 1 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. Chemistry is helping to rectify this challenge with disinfectants that help purify water and durable pipes that deliver it safely where it is needed. At the same time, the chemistry industry is working to protect water quality.
Did You Know
lifesaving
The chemical industry creates the majority of raw materials used in lifesaving healthcare products such as sutures, tubing, IV components, filters, scalpels and gloves.
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Featured Articles
oceans
New California Recycling Program Highlights Value of Plastics
Plastics are a valuable resource – too valuable to waste. That’s the message the ACC Plastics Division is spreading through its new plastics recycling program designed to help reduce litter and marine debris and encourage plastics recycling in California’s coastal communities and beyond. » learn more
awareness
Rudy van Prooyen, an Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes employee, spent the summer participating in the Blue Planet Run to raise awareness about the more than one billion people who do not have access to safe drinking water. Following an around-the-clock relay schedule, each of the 20 international participants ran 10 miles per day, covering 15,200 miles. » learn more
water
Clean Water is Chemistry on Tap
Among the many contributions chemistry makes to each and everyone’s daily life, protecting the world’s population by making access to clean, safe water possible may be chemistry’s most significant mission and lasting legacy. From the municipal water plant to the drinking fountain, chemistry is essential to ensuring a safe and dependable water supply. » learn more
energy efficiency
Chemistry is Key to Conservation
The business of chemistry is creating energy conservation solutions, playing a key role in creating energy efficiency processes and products, saving money and helping to protect the environment. » learn more
oil spills
Chemistry Reduces Impact of Disaster and Cleans the Environment
The chemistry industry prepares for the worst, but expects the best. When oil spills occur, the cleansing power of chemistry is ready to respond. » learn more
Initiatives
Responsible Care®
Responsible Care is the largest and most comprehensive environmental, health and safety initiative in American industry. » learn more