Chemistry & You

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inGenious science platform

Shaping the future of maths and science education and addressing the future skills gap. This programme is supported by the EU 7th Framework Programme.

The world is thirsty because we are hungry

Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of freshwater. This year celebration is focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Global context

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New challenges, new solutions!

The real drive for sustainability comes from what the world around us is telling us. Food, water and energy are resources we want to make accessible to everybody wherever they live, though we know that our natural resources are limited.

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Sustainability case studies - Housing

Reducing our energy bill at home is achievable through efficient insulation. Producing our energy at home is possible thanks to efficient solar panels. The chemical industry enables many smart solutions.

Sustainability case studies - Mobility

Light materials for aircraft, trains or road vehicles! The chemical industry helps reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. And there are many more applications already available or still in the pipeline.

Science for the layman

Bringing complex scientific consensus reports to the reach of non-specialists is what GreenFacts peers do best. GreenFacts.org is the online-one-stop shop for journalist, decision makers, stakeholders, teachers or concerned individual.

Initiative for sustainability

Responsible Care® is the global chemical industry’s unique initiative to improve health, safety and environmental performance and to communicate with stakeholders about products and processes.