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Chemistry fuels the Canadian economy

July 5, 2018

Canada’s $53-billion chemistry industry transforms raw materials into the building blocks needed to manufacture the 70,000 products that ensure our quality of life. With the potential to attract up to $10 billion in new investment over the next decade, Canada’s chemistry industry is poised for growth. From wind turbines and solar panels to vehicles and electronics to textiles, building materials, paper and pharmaceuticals, chemistry is vital to our economy.”

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At Dow, we work together to provide solutions that make a difference. Connecting closely with our customers in more than 160 countries, we offer more than 5,000 products to create competitive advantage while positively impacting the world we live in. We combine world-class expertise, future-focused technologies, and sustainability to solve global challenges in the areas of energy, consumerism, health and nutrition, infrastructure and transportation.

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Household Hazardous Wastes

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What is household hazardous waste? Unwanted leftover products accumulated in a home that are ignitable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. Examples include oil based paints, lighter fluid, fertilizers, adhesives, and cleaning products.

ACC Plastics Circular Economy

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Chemistry fuels the Canadian economy