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making the world better for all
From introducing more sustainable biofuels to encouraging someone's next career step, every day the chemical sciences community is enabling the future of our world. We all have a role to play in making the world more open, more sustainable and more equal. The RSC is here to support everyone's contribution.
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Read research that is challenging perceptions. Publish with us to show the world what impactful and quality science looks like. Explore our journals that cover the breadth of the sciences.
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Discover how chemistry is helping to create change
Making water cleaner
Harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are prevalent in the UK’s water. How is the chemical sciences community addressing this and pushing for change?
Growing tomorrow's fashion today
The chemicals used in fast fashion harm the planet. Could the answer lie in plant waste, and what role do chemists play?
Helping itself to become more sustainable
Advances in chemical sciences play an important role in improving our lives. But what is the chemical sciences community doing to make their practices more sustainable?