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.
protection
The chemical industry makes products essential to national defense: polyaramid fibers make aircraft invisible to radar, cobal chloride purifies air in gas masks, and Nylon 6 makes parachutes and ropes.
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
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
Responsible Care®
Responsible Care is the largest and most comprehensive environmental, health and safety initiative in American industry. » learn more