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Article: Public Perception and the Chemical Industry: The European Perspective.(European Chemical Industry )(International Pages)
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- Chemical Market Reporter
- Article date:
- July 16, 2001
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The European Chemical Industry is gradually improving its public image, but European chemical leaders say more to be done.
The European chemical industry is gradually clawing its way to respectability in the eyes of the public. The improved ratings come from its association with economic performance, particularly in countries such as Germany where it is a large generator of jobs and profits. Despite the European industry's Herculean efforts to clean up its act through the Responsible Care program and other initiatives, a large proportion of the population still do not believe it is doing well enough in conserving the environment and protecting human health and ...