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Progress, contributions and challenges
A snapchat of the UK chemical industry outlining some of the progress, contributions and challenges that lie ahead.
The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is fundamental to modern society. With an immense variety of products, from vital medicines and foods, the construction of buildings, to transport and leisure, the industry truly does have an impact on virtually every aspect of our daily lives.
Read moreThe partnership between Thomas Swan and the Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC) started in 1996 when the late Tom Swan funded a three-year programme, which initiated Children Challenging Industry in County Durham. Harry Swan, Tom’s son and current CEO of Thomas Swan, committed to funding the development of a sustainability teaching resource.
Aimed at 9 to 11-year-olds, the resource contains both practical and discussion activities which can be performed at school and is designed to demonstrate that industry can be part of the solution to climate change. The resource can be downloaded from the CIEC website for free and was developed in partnership with Thomas Swan, Croda, Quorn, Johnson Matthey, University of York: GCCE (Green Chemistry) and YESI (York Environmental Sustainability Institute) and three members of the CIEC team.
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A snapchat of the UK chemical industry outlining some of the progress, contributions and challenges that lie ahead.
The Chemical Industries Association is the organisation representing and advising chemical and pharmaceutical companies located across the UK. Our core membership is a diverse mix of chemical and pharmaceutical companies operating within the UK
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