title: Chemical industry: toward harmony with the environment.
abstract: From the very moment that the chemical industry became aware of the necessity of acting more eco-compatibly--in part by its own experience and judgment and in part admittedly under the influence of concerned authorities and citizens--the endeavour for environmental protection received decisive momentum. Today, impressive improvements have been realized in many fields and in many places. The technical possibilities for further achievement in this domain are unlimited. This statement is valid for products as well as for production processes. However, the consumer must also play his role in this exercise. His consumption attitude must be eco-conscious as well; progress will not be possible unless he is willing to pay more for eco-compatible products, manufactured by eco-compatible processes. In an area where so many are committed to acting responsibly, wise and well-weighed governmental influence is indispensable.
authors.affiliation: Central Function Protection of Health and Environment, CIBA-GEIGY Limited, Basel, Switzerland.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Knüsli
mesh_terms: D002617:Chemical Industry; D004345:Drug Industry; D004463:Ecology; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000191:economics; D007391:International Cooperation