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Today, more than one 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
19 %
We produce 19 percent of the world's chemicals, more than any other country.
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Featured Articles
marine debris
Operation Clean Sweep Helps Keep Plastic Pellets out of the Environment
The plastics industry is committed to doing its part to address marine debris through aggressive recycling efforts, litter education, and an important joint program called Operation Clean Sweep (OCS). » learn more
oceans
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 plastics recycling program designed to help reduce litter and marine debris and encourage plastics recycling in California’s coastal communities and beyond. » 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