The dirty secret of "white oil"
We often talk about the big things such as fossil fuels, plastics, emissions, etc due to their visibility but, there are several things affecting the environment and us that go unnoticed. Synthetic chemicals or manufactured chemicals today are everywhere and in everything so much so that our world would have functioned the same without them. Is it possible for us to ever live in a toxin-free environment? The production and consumption of chemicals is currently a $5 trillion industry globally and is expected to double by 2030. Addressing the impact of chemicals and recycling is extremely important for COP26 . COP26 has convened several events to explore opportunities and tackle the chemical sciences’ role in sustainable and climate action challenges. They believe that addressing the chemicals strategy will bridge the gap between SDGs 12 (Responsible consumption and production) and 13 (Climate Action) . A major growing concern for these institutions is addressing inadequate battery re
