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Issue #11

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Issue #11
Creating Chemistry Magazine 2022

Issue #11

Dear readers,

What can we do to ensure a good life on our planet today and tomorrow? To me, this is one of the most important questions for the future. 

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Circularity by BASF

Circularity by BASF

How BASF is embracing the circular economy and reassessing its role in the value chain.
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Rethinking the economy

Rethinking the economy

British economist Professor Tim Jackson explains how we can increase prosperity in a finite world.
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Seeds of time

Seeds of time

Plant breeders see old varieties as valuable resources for countering climate change.
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From different perspectives

From different perspectives

What do we actually know? 
Experts give us some answers from their own perspective.
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Organic meets high tech

Organic meets high tech

The trend toward natural cosmetics – and what lies behind it.
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Feeding young minds

Feeding young minds

You cannot learn well on an empty stomach. Food4Education in Kenya shows that investment in nutrition pays off.
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The nature of color

The nature of color

The origin of colors is very varied, and so is their significance for our culture and everyday lives, and even our psyche.
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