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Chemistry provides the raw materials for more than 70,000 products that help keep you safe, warm, cool, on time, in motion, and connected. From heart monitors to satellites to cell phones to microwave ovens to synthetic fibers, chemistry makes the things that make modern life possible. If you can't spot the innovations of chemistry, you're just not looking.

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The chemical industry provides regular progress reports on greenhouse gas emissions reduction to government agencies, the media and the general public.

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Thanksgiving Dinners Put Plastics to the Test

Perhaps the most celebrated meal in America, today’s lavish Thanksgiving dinner is a world away from the famous feast shared by the pilgrims and Native-Americans almost 400 years ago. Innovative plastic products make Thanksgiving dinner easier to manage, and more importantly, can help make it safer to consume. » learn more

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The Science Behind the Cocktail

Have you ever wondered why some alcoholic drinks are carbonated? Why bartenders pour alcohol in first for a cocktail, followed by the mixer? Or if garnishes really influence the flavor of a drink? » learn more

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Bound For Glory: Cutting-Edge Winter Sports Footwear

In frigid temperatures and under challenging conditions, athletes competing in the Winter Olympics test the limits of their skills on ice, snow, and the track. Medals are won in split-second finishes, and dreams of glory can be helped or hindered by specialized footwear. » learn more

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Plastic Bags: A Perfect Holiday Traveling Companion

Very few people remember what life was like before plastic bags became an icon of convenience and practicality. Today, we not only use plastic bags, we often reuse them. Discover tips for using plastic bags on the road and reusing them for everything from around-the-house storage bags to convenient pet cleanups. » learn more

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Nice Plastics, Dude!

As the popularity of snowboarding continues to grow, the chemical industry helps make the sport safer. Durable plastics and composites are used in snowboards, as well as an array of protective safety gear that lets boarders focus on ollies and half-pipes. » learn more

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