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efforts to reduce or capture greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.</p> </div></div><div id="_119302" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle only-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>The greenhouse effect</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/modelling-the-greenhouse-effect/1543.article" class="image"><img alt="The corner of large agricultural greenhouse, with plants visible through the glass panels" class="lazyloaded" loading="eager" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 33vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 65vw, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/1/5/511515_largegreenhouseshutterstock_112400705_310378.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/1/5/511515_largegreenhouseshutterstock_112400705_310378.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/780x520/5/1/5/511515_largegreenhouseshutterstock_112400705_310378.jpg 780w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/modelling-the-greenhouse-effect/1543.article">Modelling the greenhouse effect</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a></span></p><p class="intro">Use this demonstration to illustrate the greenhouse effect and the role of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. Includes kit list and safety instructions.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout full twocol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/lesson-plans/what-causes-the-greenhouse-effect-16-18-years/109.article" class="image"><img alt="A photograph of the top of a factory chimney shown against the sky, emitting a dense smoke into the air" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/2/8/507628_factoryemissions_gettyimages_179869814_774252.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/2/8/507628_factoryemissions_gettyimages_179869814_774252.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/lesson-plan/2047.type" class="storyType">Lesson plan</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/lesson-plans/what-causes-the-greenhouse-effect-16-18-years/109.article">What causes the greenhouse effect? | 16-18 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Reinforce your students’ understanding of the cause of the greenhouse effect using this lesson plan with a demonstration and activities for 16–18 year olds.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout full twocol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/other-greenhouse-gases/775.article" class="image"><img alt="Image" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/1/1/1/500111_res00000775-l_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/1/1/1/500111_res00000775-l_crop.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/other-greenhouse-gases/775.article">Other greenhouse gases</a></h2><p class="intro">Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause a rise in global temperature. This worksheet looks at some data from other greenhouse gases to see if they have the same effect.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119343" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle not-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>The greenhouse effect</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/modelling-the-greenhouse-effect/1543.article" class="image"><img alt="The corner of large agricultural greenhouse, with plants visible through the glass panels" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 33vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 65vw, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/1/5/511515_largegreenhouseshutterstock_112400705_310378.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/1/5/511515_largegreenhouseshutterstock_112400705_310378.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/780x520/5/1/5/511515_largegreenhouseshutterstock_112400705_310378.jpg 780w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/modelling-the-greenhouse-effect/1543.article">Modelling the greenhouse effect</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a></span></p><p class="intro">Use this demonstration to illustrate the greenhouse effect and the role of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. Includes kit list and safety instructions.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb onecol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/lesson-plans/what-causes-the-greenhouse-effect-16-18-years/109.article" class="image"><img alt="A photograph of the top of a factory chimney shown against the sky, emitting a dense smoke into the air" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1179px) 100px, 220px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/6/2/8/507628_factoryemissions_gettyimages_179869814_774252.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/6/2/8/507628_factoryemissions_gettyimages_179869814_774252.jpg 100w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/220x147/6/2/8/507628_factoryemissions_gettyimages_179869814_774252.jpg 220w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/lesson-plan/2047.type" class="storyType">Lesson plan</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/lesson-plans/what-causes-the-greenhouse-effect-16-18-years/109.article">What causes the greenhouse effect? | 16-18 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Reinforce your students’ understanding of the cause of the greenhouse effect using this lesson plan with a demonstration and activities for 16–18 year olds.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb onecol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/other-greenhouse-gases/775.article" class="image"><img alt="Image" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1179px) 100px, 220px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/1/1/1/500111_res00000775-l_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/1/1/1/500111_res00000775-l_crop.jpg 100w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/220x147/1/1/1/500111_res00000775-l_crop.jpg 220w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/other-greenhouse-gases/775.article">Other greenhouse gases</a></h2><p class="intro">Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause a rise in global temperature. This worksheet looks at some data from other greenhouse gases to see if they have the same effect.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="column columnTwo"> <div id="_119303" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle only-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>The carbon cycle and sequestration</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/reducing-carbon-dioxide-levels-in-the-atmosphere-14-16-years/4011135.article" class="image"><img alt="Australia climate change drought " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/2/1/3/503213_australia-climate-change-drought_istock_23881861_large.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/2/1/3/503213_australia-climate-change-drought_istock_23881861_large.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/reducing-carbon-dioxide-levels-in-the-atmosphere-14-16-years/4011135.article">Reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">A research and debate activity investigating how scientists are working to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol right item-second item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-teach-the-carbon-cycle-at-11-14/4013418.article" class="image"><img alt="A photo of young people at a climate change protest" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/4/8/9/512489_1stpicgettyimages1136452511_921633.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/4/8/9/512489_1stpicgettyimages1136452511_921633.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/cpd/1051.type" class="storyType">CPD</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-teach-the-carbon-cycle-at-11-14/4013418.article">How to teach the carbon cycle at 11–14</a></h2><p class="intro">Ensure your students have a firm understanding of the chemistry behind climate change</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-third item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/carbon-dioxide-gets-stoned/3007186.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="EiC317 - Feature - Carbon sequestration - Hero" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/7/4/129974_EFJFHG---Hero.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/7/4/129974_EFJFHG---Hero.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/carbon-dioxide-gets-stoned/3007186.article">Carbon dioxide gets stoned</a></h2><p class="intro">Locking Earth’s excess carbon dioxide away by turning it into rock<em></em></p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119344" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle not-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>The carbon cycle and sequestration</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/reducing-carbon-dioxide-levels-in-the-atmosphere-14-16-years/4011135.article" class="image"><img alt="Australia climate change drought " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/2/1/3/503213_australia-climate-change-drought_istock_23881861_large.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/2/1/3/503213_australia-climate-change-drought_istock_23881861_large.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/reducing-carbon-dioxide-levels-in-the-atmosphere-14-16-years/4011135.article">Reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">A research and debate activity investigating how scientists are working to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb onecol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-teach-the-carbon-cycle-at-11-14/4013418.article" class="image"><img alt="A photo of young people at a climate change protest" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/8/9/512489_1stpicgettyimages1136452511_921633.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/4/8/9/512489_1stpicgettyimages1136452511_921633.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/cpd/1051.type" class="storyType">CPD</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/cpd/how-to-teach-the-carbon-cycle-at-11-14/4013418.article">How to teach the carbon cycle at 11–14</a></h2><p class="intro">Ensure your students have a firm understanding of the chemistry behind climate change</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb onecol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/carbon-dioxide-gets-stoned/3007186.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="EiC317 - Feature - Carbon sequestration - Hero" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/9/7/4/129974_EFJFHG---Hero.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/9/7/4/129974_EFJFHG---Hero.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/carbon-dioxide-gets-stoned/3007186.article">Carbon dioxide gets stoned</a></h2><p class="intro">Locking Earth’s excess carbon dioxide away by turning it into rock<em></em></p></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="twoColumnsSmallLeft"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="_119332" class="spinBlock colour2 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Climate change</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/understanding-climate-change-as-a-process-14-16-years/4014151.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the downloads with an iceberg in the shape of a 13 in the foreground. " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/4/0/516940_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals13_465897.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/4/0/516940_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals13_465897.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/understanding-climate-change-as-a-process-14-16-years/4014151.article">Understanding climate change as a process | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">A flow diagram activity to bring together learning about the greenhouse effect and climate change, with questions to consolidate understanding</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="column columnTwo"> <div id="_119333" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Fossil fuels</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full twocol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/fossil-fuels-and-global-carbon-emissions-14-16-years/4014019.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the downloads with corn in the shape of a 7 in the foreground. " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/3/7/516937_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals7_865862.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/3/7/516937_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals7_865862.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/fossil-fuels-and-global-carbon-emissions-14-16-years/4014019.article">Fossil fuels and global carbon emissions | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Classroom activity where learners explore and debate the issues around fossil fuels, energy and global carbon emissions</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout full twocol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/e10-petrol-and-climate-change-14-16-years/4014363.article" class="image"><img alt=" An image showing the pages available in the downloads with yellow hard hats in the shape of an 8 in the foreground. " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/4/5/516945_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals8_692928.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/4/5/516945_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals8_692928.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/e10-petrol-and-climate-change-14-16-years/4014363.article">E10 petrol and climate change | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Fuel your learners’ understanding about fermentation and bioethanol, and check recall and application of knowledge while developing student literacy</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="oneColumn"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="chemistry-week-2024-banner_119349" class="htmlContent"> <div class="spinPromo spinPromoStyleTwo eduCW24Banner"> <h2>Celebrate Chemistry Week (4-10 November)</h2> <div class="eduCW24Text"> <p> Download our ready-to-go presentation and show learners how chemistry is shaping the future. </p> </div> <a class="button" href="https://edu.rsc.org/rsc-education-news/chemistry-week-2024/4020109.article"> Find out more </a> </div> </div><div id="_119339" class="htmlContent"><div class="sleeve"> <h2>Air pollution and the atmosphere</h2> <p>Find out more about the Earth’s atmosphere and the human and environmental impacts of air pollution in our cities and homes.</p> </div></div><div id="_119341" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Atmospheric change</h2></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/frozen-in-time/4010574.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="An image showing an archive of ice cores" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/5/5/8/501558_img_e3353_749841.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/5/5/8/501558_img_e3353_749841.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/5/5/8/501558_img_e3353_749841.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/5/8/501558_img_e3353_749841.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/frozen-in-time/4010574.article">Frozen in time</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2019-11-06T09:56:00"}">2019-11-06T09:56:00+00:00</span><span class="author">By <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/jamie-durrani/5179.bio">Jamie Durrani</a> and <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/kristy-turner/4863.bio">Kristy Turner</a></span></p><p class="intro">What chemical clues locked away in ancient ice tell us about Earth’s history</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/radical-changes-in-our-atmosphere/2000107.article" class="image"><img alt="0513EiC-FEATURE-Radical-Chemistry300tb" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/2/7/5/109275_0513eic-feature-radical-chemistry_300tb.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/2/7/5/109275_0513eic-feature-radical-chemistry_300tb.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/2/7/5/109275_0513eic-feature-radical-chemistry_300tb.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/2/7/5/109275_0513eic-feature-radical-chemistry_300tb.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/radical-changes-in-our-atmosphere/2000107.article">Radical changes in our atmosphere</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2013-09-02T00:00:00"}">2013-09-02T00:00:00+01:00</span><span class="author">By <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/dudley-shallcross/4831.bio">Dudley Shallcross</a> and <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/tim-harrison/5225.bio">Tim Harrison</a></span></p><p class="intro">Dudley Shallcross and Tim Harrison explain how a breakthrough has allowed us to study Criegee biradicals, and what this could mean for atmospheric science</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119340" class="gridLayout colour1 hastitle only-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Air pollution</h2></div><ul><li class="first"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/monitoring-local-air-pollution-levels-14-18-years/4014192.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the downloads with two flats in the shape of an 11 in the foreground. " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/4/1/516941_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals11_50339.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/4/1/516941_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals11_50339.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/9/4/1/516941_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals11_50339.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/9/4/1/516941_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals11_50339.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/9/4/1/516941_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals11_50339.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/monitoring-local-air-pollution-levels-14-18-years/4014192.article">Monitoring local air pollution levels | 14–18 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Research and evaluate real data showing current and historical levels of the atmospheric pollutant nitrogen dioxide in your local area. Age range 14–16, with extension questions for 16–18</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/pollution-in-your-home/3009358.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="Illustration of a kitchen with the chemical structures of molecules found in indoor air pollution" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/5/6/5/138565_EiC-September18_Feature_Indoor-polution-Hero.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/5/6/5/138565_EiC-September18_Feature_Indoor-polution-Hero.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/5/6/5/138565_EiC-September18_Feature_Indoor-polution-Hero.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/5/6/5/138565_EiC-September18_Feature_Indoor-polution-Hero.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/5/6/5/138565_EiC-September18_Feature_Indoor-polution-Hero.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/pollution-in-your-home/3009358.article">Pollution in your home</a></h2><p class="intro">Measuring air pollutants lurking indoors, with classroom resources</p></div></li><li class="last"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/air-pollution-a-sinister-synergy/2000182.article" class="image"><img alt="Air pollution" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/5/8/3/109583_wills-article_shutterstock_129391952tb.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/5/8/3/109583_wills-article_shutterstock_129391952tb.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/5/8/3/109583_wills-article_shutterstock_129391952tb.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/5/8/3/109583_wills-article_shutterstock_129391952tb.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/5/8/3/109583_wills-article_shutterstock_129391952tb.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/news/1057.type" class="storyType">News</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/air-pollution-a-sinister-synergy/2000182.article">Air pollution: a sinister synergy</a></h2><p class="intro">New insight into the mechanisms by which nitrogen dioxide and ozone damage the human respiratory tract</p></div></li></ul></div></div><div id="_119342" class="spinBlock colour1 hasnotitle only-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="spinLayout half twocol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/taking-care-of-the-air/3008779.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="View of a street in Piccadilly, London" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/2/0/9/136209_shutterstock_583752658.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/2/0/9/136209_shutterstock_583752658.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/2/0/9/136209_shutterstock_583752658.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/2/0/9/136209_shutterstock_583752658.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/taking-care-of-the-air/3008779.article">Taking care of the air</a></h2><p class="intro">How do we control the pollutants we breathe in? This article includes specification links and resources for your classroom.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/soundbite/every-breath-you-take/2000527.article" class="image"><img alt="0316EiCSoundbite300tb" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/0/6/3/110063_0316eic_soundbite_300tb.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/0/6/3/110063_0316eic_soundbite_300tb.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/0/6/3/110063_0316eic_soundbite_300tb.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/0/6/3/110063_0316eic_soundbite_300tb.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/soundbite/1060.type" class="storyType">Soundbite</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/soundbite/every-breath-you-take/2000527.article">Every breath you take</a></h2><p class="intro">What’s polluting the air inside our homes? Nina Notman investigates</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119345" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle not-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Air pollution</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/monitoring-local-air-pollution-levels-14-18-years/4014192.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the downloads with two flats in the shape of an 11 in the foreground. " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 33vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 65vw, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/4/1/516941_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals11_50339.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/4/1/516941_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals11_50339.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/780x520/9/4/1/516941_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals11_50339.jpg 780w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/1180x787/9/4/1/516941_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals11_50339.jpg 1180w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/monitoring-local-air-pollution-levels-14-18-years/4014192.article">Monitoring local air pollution levels | 14–18 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Research and evaluate real data showing current and historical levels of the atmospheric pollutant nitrogen dioxide in your local area. Age range 14–16, with extension questions for 16–18</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left item-first hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/pollution-in-your-home/3009358.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="Illustration of a kitchen with the chemical structures of molecules found in indoor air pollution" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/6/5/138565_EiC-September18_Feature_Indoor-polution-Hero.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/6/5/138565_EiC-September18_Feature_Indoor-polution-Hero.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/pollution-in-your-home/3009358.article">Pollution in your home</a></h2><p class="intro">Measuring air pollutants lurking indoors, with classroom resources</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right item-second hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/air-pollution-a-sinister-synergy/2000182.article" class="image"><img alt="Air pollution" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/8/3/109583_wills-article_shutterstock_129391952tb.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/8/3/109583_wills-article_shutterstock_129391952tb.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/news/1057.type" class="storyType">News</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/air-pollution-a-sinister-synergy/2000182.article">Air pollution: a sinister synergy</a></h2><p class="intro">New insight into the mechanisms by which nitrogen dioxide and ozone damage the human respiratory tract</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left item-third item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/taking-care-of-the-air/3008779.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="View of a street in Piccadilly, London" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/2/0/9/136209_shutterstock_583752658.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/2/0/9/136209_shutterstock_583752658.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/taking-care-of-the-air/3008779.article">Taking care of the air</a></h2><p class="intro">How do we control the pollutants we breathe in? This article includes specification links and resources for your classroom.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right item-fourth item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/soundbite/every-breath-you-take/2000527.article" class="image"><img alt="0316EiCSoundbite300tb" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/0/6/3/110063_0316eic_soundbite_300tb.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/0/6/3/110063_0316eic_soundbite_300tb.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/soundbite/1060.type" class="storyType">Soundbite</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/soundbite/every-breath-you-take/2000527.article">Every breath you take</a></h2><p class="intro">What’s polluting the air inside our homes? Nina Notman investigates</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119306" class="htmlContent"><div class="sleeve"> <h2>Energy and alternative fuels</h2> <p>From hydrogen fuel cells to solar power, use these resources to find out chemistry can help us cut emissions and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.</p> </div></div><div id="_119305" class="spinBlock colour1 hasnotitle only-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="spinLayout half twocol left item-first hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/a-hydrogen-powered-rocket/1705.article" class="image"><img alt="Three clear empty plastic drink bottles, against a plain white-grey background" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/7/2/9/511729_plasticdrinkbottles_shutterstock_1714656700_626248.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/7/2/9/511729_plasticdrinkbottles_shutterstock_1714656700_626248.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/7/2/9/511729_plasticdrinkbottles_shutterstock_1714656700_626248.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/7/2/9/511729_plasticdrinkbottles_shutterstock_1714656700_626248.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/a-hydrogen-powered-rocket/1705.article">A hydrogen powered rocket</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a></span></p><p class="intro">Try this spectacular demonstration to make a rocket using a plastic drink bottle fuelled by hydrogen and air. Includes kit list and safety instructions.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol right item-second hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/fuelling-the-future/3010119.article" class="image"><img alt="A picture showing solar panels with blue sky and white colours top left corner to illustrate an article about fuelling the future with hydrogen, solar and wind power" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/1/6/6/141166_shutterstock_269991185.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/1/6/6/141166_shutterstock_269991185.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/1/6/6/141166_shutterstock_269991185.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/1/6/6/141166_shutterstock_269991185.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/fuelling-the-future/3010119.article">Fuelling the future</a></h2><p class="intro">Switching off coal and oil</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol left item-third hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-evolution-of-catalytic-converters/2020252.article" class="image"><img alt="FEATURE-catalyst-300" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/1/6/6/112166_feature-catalyst-300_tcm18-202700.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/1/6/6/112166_feature-catalyst-300_tcm18-202700.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/1/6/6/112166_feature-catalyst-300_tcm18-202700.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/1/6/6/112166_feature-catalyst-300_tcm18-202700.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-evolution-of-catalytic-converters/2020252.article">The evolution of catalytic converters</a></h2><p class="intro">From early smog problems to modern concerns about air pollution, catalysts pave the way in controlling the emissions from combustion engines</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol right item-fourth hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/analysis/hydrogen-fuel-from-urine/3007445.article" class="image"><img alt="Test tubes with urine samples" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/8/8/4/130884_shutterstock_302840150.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/8/8/4/130884_shutterstock_302840150.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/8/8/4/130884_shutterstock_302840150.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/8/8/4/130884_shutterstock_302840150.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/the-mole/1061.type" class="storyType">The Mole</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/analysis/hydrogen-fuel-from-urine/3007445.article">Hydrogen fuel from urine</a></h2><p class="intro">Could urine be used to fuel our cars?</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol left item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/energy-card-sort/1285.article" class="image"><img alt="Sun in blue sky" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/8/3/9/500839_sun_shutterstock_530520436_437660_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/8/3/9/500839_sun_shutterstock_530520436_437660_crop.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/8/3/9/500839_sun_shutterstock_530520436_437660_crop.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/8/3/9/500839_sun_shutterstock_530520436_437660_crop.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/energy-card-sort/1285.article">Energy Card Sort</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/the-solar-spark-at-the-university-of-edinburgh/500022.bio">The Solar Spark at the University of Edinburgh</a></span></p><p class="intro">Sort solar energy themed cards into groups and work out the connections between those in the groupsust</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol right item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/the-solar-spark-solar-energy-resources/1296.article" class="image"><img alt="Image" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/8/3/7/500837_res00001296-l_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/8/3/7/500837_res00001296-l_crop.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/8/3/7/500837_res00001296-l_crop.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/8/3/7/500837_res00001296-l_crop.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/the-solar-spark-solar-energy-resources/1296.article">The Solar Spark - solar energy resources</a></h2><p class="intro">Browse this resource collection from The Solar Spark (University of Edinburgh) for worksheets, videos, experiments and more that explore the potential for solar energy.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119346" class="spinBlock colour1 hasnotitle not-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/a-hydrogen-powered-rocket/1705.article" class="image"><img alt="Three clear empty plastic drink bottles, against a plain white-grey background" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 33vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 65vw, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/7/2/9/511729_plasticdrinkbottles_shutterstock_1714656700_626248.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/7/2/9/511729_plasticdrinkbottles_shutterstock_1714656700_626248.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/780x520/7/2/9/511729_plasticdrinkbottles_shutterstock_1714656700_626248.jpg 780w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/1180x787/7/2/9/511729_plasticdrinkbottles_shutterstock_1714656700_626248.jpg 1180w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/a-hydrogen-powered-rocket/1705.article">A hydrogen powered rocket</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a></span></p><p class="intro">Try this spectacular demonstration to make a rocket using a plastic drink bottle fuelled by hydrogen and air. Includes kit list and safety instructions.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left item-first hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/fuelling-the-future/3010119.article" class="image"><img alt="A picture showing solar panels with blue sky and white colours top left corner to illustrate an article about fuelling the future with hydrogen, solar and wind power" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/1/6/6/141166_shutterstock_269991185.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/1/6/6/141166_shutterstock_269991185.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/fuelling-the-future/3010119.article">Fuelling the future</a></h2><p class="intro">Switching off coal and oil</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right item-second hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-evolution-of-catalytic-converters/2020252.article" class="image"><img alt="FEATURE-catalyst-300" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/1/6/6/112166_feature-catalyst-300_tcm18-202700.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/1/6/6/112166_feature-catalyst-300_tcm18-202700.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-evolution-of-catalytic-converters/2020252.article">The evolution of catalytic converters</a></h2><p class="intro">From early smog problems to modern concerns about air pollution, catalysts pave the way in controlling the emissions from combustion engines</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left item-third hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/analysis/hydrogen-fuel-from-urine/3007445.article" class="image"><img alt="Test tubes with urine samples" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/8/8/4/130884_shutterstock_302840150.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/8/8/4/130884_shutterstock_302840150.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/the-mole/1061.type" class="storyType">The Mole</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/analysis/hydrogen-fuel-from-urine/3007445.article">Hydrogen fuel from urine</a></h2><p class="intro">Could urine be used to fuel our cars?</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right item-fourth item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/energy-card-sort/1285.article" class="image"><img alt="Sun in blue sky" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/8/3/9/500839_sun_shutterstock_530520436_437660_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/8/3/9/500839_sun_shutterstock_530520436_437660_crop.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/energy-card-sort/1285.article">Energy Card Sort</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/the-solar-spark-at-the-university-of-edinburgh/500022.bio">The Solar Spark at the University of Edinburgh</a></span></p><p class="intro">Sort solar energy themed cards into groups and work out the connections between those in the groupsust</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/the-solar-spark-solar-energy-resources/1296.article" class="image"><img alt="Image" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/8/3/7/500837_res00001296-l_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/8/3/7/500837_res00001296-l_crop.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/the-solar-spark-solar-energy-resources/1296.article">The Solar Spark - solar energy resources</a></h2><p class="intro">Browse this resource collection from The Solar Spark (University of Edinburgh) for worksheets, videos, experiments and more that explore the potential for solar energy.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119307" class="htmlContent"><div class="sleeve"> <h2>Batteries and their impacts</h2> <p>Batteries are essential to the devices we depend on every day. They’re also key to new green technologies, including solar power and electric vehicles. But how do they work? And what impact do they have on the environment?</p> </div></div><div id="_119331" class="gridLayout colour1 hasnotitle"><div class="sleeve"><ul><li class="first"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/your-place-or-mine-the-local-business-of-lithium-mining/4012760.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing a coastal scene" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/2/3/509623_shutterstock_497003530_999478.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/2/3/509623_shutterstock_497003530_999478.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/6/2/3/509623_shutterstock_497003530_999478.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/6/2/3/509623_shutterstock_497003530_999478.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/6/2/3/509623_shutterstock_497003530_999478.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/your-place-or-mine-the-local-business-of-lithium-mining/4012760.article">Your place or mine? The local business of lithium mining</a></h2><p class="intro">Lithium-ion batteries will power the next generation of electric cars, but how can we mine lithium with minimal impact on the environment?</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/lithium-separation-mining-and-battery-power-11-14-years/4012765.article" class="image"><img alt="An aerial photo of a lithium mine in Bolivia" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/7/5/5/509755_gettyimages1167635789_409138.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/7/5/5/509755_gettyimages1167635789_409138.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/7/5/5/509755_gettyimages1167635789_409138.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/7/5/5/509755_gettyimages1167635789_409138.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/7/5/5/509755_gettyimages1167635789_409138.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/lithium-separation-mining-and-battery-power-11-14-years/4012765.article">Lithium: separation, mining and battery power | 11–14 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Test your 11–14 students’ knowledge of separation techniques; elements, mixtures and compounds; periodic table trends</p></div></li><li class="last"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/new-power-old-batteries/4010760.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing a recyclable battery" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/1/7/1/502171_webgettyimages108345527_47330.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/1/7/1/502171_webgettyimages108345527_47330.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/1/7/1/502171_webgettyimages108345527_47330.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/1/7/1/502171_webgettyimages108345527_47330.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/1/7/1/502171_webgettyimages108345527_47330.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/new-power-old-batteries/4010760.article">New power, old batteries</a></h2><p class="intro">Closing the loop in lithium-ion battery recycling from electric cars</p></div></li></ul></div></div><div id="_119323" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Rechargeable batteries</h2></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/recharge-your-batteries-14-16-years/4010804.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing old mobile phones" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/1/6/2/502162_phones_recycle2_926347.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/1/6/2/502162_phones_recycle2_926347.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/1/6/2/502162_phones_recycle2_926347.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/1/6/2/502162_phones_recycle2_926347.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/recharge-your-batteries-14-16-years/4010804.article">Recharge your batteries | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Find out how lithium-ion batteries work, and the issues surrounding their manufacture and disposal</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/rechargeable-cells-the-lead-acid-accumulator/391.article" class="image"><img alt="Five silver and yellow AA alkaline batteries against a yellow background" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/6/5/9/512659_aaalkalinebatteries_shutterstock_1601765065_181854.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/6/5/9/512659_aaalkalinebatteries_shutterstock_1601765065_181854.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/6/5/9/512659_aaalkalinebatteries_shutterstock_1601765065_181854.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/5/9/512659_aaalkalinebatteries_shutterstock_1601765065_181854.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/rechargeable-cells-the-lead-acid-accumulator/391.article">Rechargeable cells: the lead–acid accumulator</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a></span></p><p class="intro">Use this practical to demonstrate the chemistry behind rechargeable batteries, using a lead–acid accumulator cell. Includes kit list and safety instructions.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119308" class="htmlContent"><div class="sleeve"> <h2>Sustainable production and consumption</h2> <p>Add context to your teaching of life cycle assessments and polymers by exploring the science of recycling and how chemical scientists are creating more sustainable materials.</p> </div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="twoColumns"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="_119309" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Plastic waste and recycling</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/single-use-plastic-in-period-products/4013167.article" class="image"><img alt="An illustration showing different types of period products, from pads to tampons to cups" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 33vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 65vw, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/3/8/9/511389_gettyimages808994144_462043.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/3/8/9/511389_gettyimages808994144_462043.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/620x413/3/8/9/511389_gettyimages808994144_462043.jpg 620w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/single-use-plastic-in-period-products/4013167.article">Single-use plastic in period products</a></h2><p class="intro">Forget bags and straws. Disposable period products are a much great contributor to the amount of plastic littering our environment</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout full twocol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/plastic-waste/3009361.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="Mountains of waste plastic" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/0/8/138608_shutterstock_426187984_hero.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/0/8/138608_shutterstock_426187984_hero.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/plastic-waste/3009361.article">Plastic waste</a></h2><p class="intro">Can science solve it? This article includes teaching resources</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout full twocol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/recycling-plastic-bottles/3007392.article" class="image"><img alt="Bales of compacted cans" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/7/9/0/130790_iStock-499516321.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/7/9/0/130790_iStock-499516321.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/the-mole/1061.type" class="storyType">The Mole</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/recycling-plastic-bottles/3007392.article">Recycling plastic bottles</a></h2><p class="intro">Recycling plastic bottles prevents the plastic from going to landfill, saves energy and reduces our dependency on oil. But what do we have to do to put the bottle back on the supermarket shelf?</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="column columnTwo"> <div id="_119310" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle only-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Sustainable plastics and other materials</h2></div><div class="spinLayout half onecol left item-first hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/brick-by-brick/3008115.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="Large pile of green lego bricks" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, (max-width:1023px) 300px, 274px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/5/4/0/133540_shutterstock_636084953--3d_kot-slash-shutterstock.com.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/5/4/0/133540_shutterstock_636084953--3d_kot-slash-shutterstock.com.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/300x200/5/4/0/133540_shutterstock_636084953--3d_kot-slash-shutterstock.com.jpg 300w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/4/0/133540_shutterstock_636084953--3d_kot-slash-shutterstock.com.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/brick-by-brick/3008115.article">Brick by brick</a></h2><p class="intro">From green LEGO bricks to compostable shoes, Fiona Case investigates how Lego and Reebok are making biomaterials mainstream</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half onecol right item-second hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/making-materials-from-biomass/4012606.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="A micrograph of a cross-section of a tree branch showing the cell wall and other materials" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, (max-width:1023px) 300px, 274px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/7/9/2/508792_gettyimages139803649newcrop_178058.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/7/9/2/508792_gettyimages139803649newcrop_178058.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/300x200/7/9/2/508792_gettyimages139803649newcrop_178058.jpg 300w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/7/9/2/508792_gettyimages139803649newcrop_178058.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/making-materials-from-biomass/4012606.article">Making materials from biomass</a></h2><p class="intro">Biomass is regularly used as fuel, but have we been overlooking this sustainable resource as a source of chemical building blocks?</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half onecol left item-third hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/secondary/plant-based-plastics-11-14-years/4012607.article" class="image"><img alt="A photo of tree trunks showing their growth rings" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, (max-width:1023px) 300px, 274px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/7/2/6/508726_shutterstock_187699544_343254.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/7/2/6/508726_shutterstock_187699544_343254.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/300x200/7/2/6/508726_shutterstock_187699544_343254.jpg 300w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/7/2/6/508726_shutterstock_187699544_343254.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/secondary/plant-based-plastics-11-14-years/4012607.article">Plant-based plastics | 11–14 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Put chemistry into context and encourage your 11–14 students to use their critical thinking skills with these classroom activities</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half onecol right item-fourth item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/making-plastic-from-potato-starch/1741.article" class="image"><img alt="Example pages from teaching notes, classroom slides and curriculum links that make up this resource" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, (max-width:1023px) 300px, 274px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/5/5/7/536557_indeximage_527051.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/5/5/7/536557_indeximage_527051.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/300x200/5/5/7/536557_indeximage_527051.jpg 300w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/5/7/536557_indeximage_527051.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/making-plastic-from-potato-starch/1741.article">Making plastic from potato starch</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a>, By <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/joanna-buckley/500018.bio">Joanna Buckley</a></span></p><p class="intro">Explore bioplastics with an experiment making plastic using potato starch. Lab and non-lab versions available</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half onecol left item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/whats-in-a-bag/3010854.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the September issue of Education in Chemistry in its compostable packaging" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, (max-width:1023px) 300px, 274px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/0/9/0/146090_Hero.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/0/9/0/146090_Hero.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/300x200/0/9/0/146090_Hero.jpg 300w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/0/9/0/146090_Hero.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/whats-in-a-bag/3010854.article">What's in a bag?</a></h2><p class="intro">Creating compostable plastic</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119347" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle not-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Sustainable plastics and other materials</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/brick-by-brick/3008115.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="Large pile of green lego bricks" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 33vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 65vw, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/4/0/133540_shutterstock_636084953--3d_kot-slash-shutterstock.com.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/4/0/133540_shutterstock_636084953--3d_kot-slash-shutterstock.com.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/620x413/5/4/0/133540_shutterstock_636084953--3d_kot-slash-shutterstock.com.jpg 620w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/brick-by-brick/3008115.article">Brick by brick</a></h2><p class="intro">From green LEGO bricks to compostable shoes, Fiona Case investigates how Lego and Reebok are making biomaterials mainstream</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb onecol left item-first hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/making-materials-from-biomass/4012606.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="A micrograph of a cross-section of a tree branch showing the cell wall and other materials" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/7/9/2/508792_gettyimages139803649newcrop_178058.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/7/9/2/508792_gettyimages139803649newcrop_178058.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/making-materials-from-biomass/4012606.article">Making materials from biomass</a></h2><p class="intro">Biomass is regularly used as fuel, but have we been overlooking this sustainable resource as a source of chemical building blocks?</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb onecol right item-second hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/secondary/plant-based-plastics-11-14-years/4012607.article" class="image"><img alt="A photo of tree trunks showing their growth rings" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/7/2/6/508726_shutterstock_187699544_343254.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/7/2/6/508726_shutterstock_187699544_343254.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/secondary/plant-based-plastics-11-14-years/4012607.article">Plant-based plastics | 11–14 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Put chemistry into context and encourage your 11–14 students to use their critical thinking skills with these classroom activities</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb onecol left item-third item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/making-plastic-from-potato-starch/1741.article" class="image"><img alt="Example pages from teaching notes, classroom slides and curriculum links that make up this resource" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/5/7/536557_indeximage_527051.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/5/5/7/536557_indeximage_527051.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/making-plastic-from-potato-starch/1741.article">Making plastic from potato starch</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a>, By <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/joanna-buckley/500018.bio">Joanna Buckley</a></span></p><p class="intro">Explore bioplastics with an experiment making plastic using potato starch. Lab and non-lab versions available</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb onecol right item-fourth item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/whats-in-a-bag/3010854.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the September issue of Education in Chemistry in its compostable packaging" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/0/9/0/146090_Hero.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/0/9/0/146090_Hero.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/whats-in-a-bag/3010854.article">What's in a bag?</a></h2><p class="intro">Creating compostable plastic</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="threeColumns"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="_119311" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>The environmental impact of fashion</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/assessing-the-life-cycle-of-fashion-14-16-years/4010470.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing a recycling symbol made out of fabric fragments" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/4/8/2/501482_shutterstock_1537681748_875643.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/4/8/2/501482_shutterstock_1537681748_875643.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/assessing-the-life-cycle-of-fashion-14-16-years/4010470.article">Assessing the life cycle of fashion | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Examine the environmental impact of our clothing with these resources</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="column columnTwo"> <div id="_119338" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Sustainable industry</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/catalysts-and-reaction-conditions-for-sustainable-industry-16-18-years/4014040.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the downloads with a factory in the shape of a 9 in the foreground. " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/3/8/516938_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals9_842807.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/3/8/516938_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals9_842807.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/catalysts-and-reaction-conditions-for-sustainable-industry-16-18-years/4014040.article">Catalysts and reaction conditions for sustainable industry | 16–18 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Research and presentation activity based on catalysts and reaction conditions in the context of sustainable industry</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="column columnThree"> <div id="_119334" class="spinBlock colour2 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Reflect on your own consumption</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/sustainable-consumption-individual-action-14-16-years/4014233.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the downloads with two bins in the shape of a 12 in the foreground. " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/4/2/516942_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals12_143728.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/4/2/516942_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals12_143728.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/sustainable-consumption-individual-action-14-16-years/4014233.article">Sustainable consumption: individual action | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">A research and reflect activity to get your learners thinking about the materials they consume and the impact of individual actions</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="oneColumn"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="_119321" class="htmlContent"><div class="sleeve"> <h2>Protecting our oceans</h2> <p>From microplastics to acidification due to carbon dioxide emissions – our oceans are under pressure. But chemical scientists are at the forefront of work to reduce and repair the damage. Find out more about the problems facing marine environments and investigate acidification hands-on.</p> </div></div><div id="_119335" class="gridLayout colour1 hasnotitle"><div class="sleeve"><ul><li class="first"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/the-ph-scale-and-the-chemistry-of-ocean-acidification-14-16-years/4014047.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the downloads with a turtle with the number 14 on its shell in the foreground." class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/3/9/516939_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals14_756064.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/3/9/516939_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals14_756064.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/9/3/9/516939_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals14_756064.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/9/3/9/516939_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals14_756064.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/9/3/9/516939_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals14_756064.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/the-ph-scale-and-the-chemistry-of-ocean-acidification-14-16-years/4014047.article">The pH scale and the chemistry of ocean acidification | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Worksheet to develop understanding of the pH scale and apply it in the context of ocean acidification. Extension questions provide more challenge on carbonic acid and acid base equilibrium, leading to a research task on the consequences for marine organisms</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-other-carbon-dioxide-problem/2000130.article" class="image"><img alt="Branching staghorn coral bleached white on the Great Barrier Reef" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/6/2/512662_coralbleaching_gettyimages_1204403204_588660.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/6/2/512662_coralbleaching_gettyimages_1204403204_588660.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/6/6/2/512662_coralbleaching_gettyimages_1204403204_588660.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/6/6/2/512662_coralbleaching_gettyimages_1204403204_588660.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/6/6/2/512662_coralbleaching_gettyimages_1204403204_588660.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-other-carbon-dioxide-problem/2000130.article">The other carbon dioxide problem</a></h2><p class="intro">Carbon dioxide produced by human activity is acidifying the ocean at an unprecedented and alarming rate</p></div></li><li class="last"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/chemistry-of-the-oceans-14-16-years/57.article" class="image"><img alt="A large ocean wave rising from blue water and breaking into white spray" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/6/8/512668_largeoceanwave_gettyimages_1188962252_796702.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/6/6/8/512668_largeoceanwave_gettyimages_1188962252_796702.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/6/6/8/512668_largeoceanwave_gettyimages_1188962252_796702.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/6/6/8/512668_largeoceanwave_gettyimages_1188962252_796702.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/6/6/8/512668_largeoceanwave_gettyimages_1188962252_796702.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/chemistry-of-the-oceans-14-16-years/57.article">Chemistry of the oceans | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">A booklet aimed at students aged between 14 and 16 years. The text is supported by questions, tables of data and diagrams.</p></div></li></ul></div></div><div id="_119324" class="spinBlock colour1 hasnotitle only-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="spinLayout half twocol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-massive-problem-of-microplastics/2000127.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="Discarded plastic and other rubbish floating on the surface of water, with fish visible below" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/6/6/0/512660_plasticpollutionintheocean_gettyimages_1208882077_895345.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/6/6/0/512660_plasticpollutionintheocean_gettyimages_1208882077_895345.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/6/6/0/512660_plasticpollutionintheocean_gettyimages_1208882077_895345.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/6/0/512660_plasticpollutionintheocean_gettyimages_1208882077_895345.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-massive-problem-of-microplastics/2000127.article">The massive problem of microplastics</a></h2><p class="intro">As plastics fill up and pollute our oceans, recognising their value rather than thinking of them as disposable could help us deal with what has turned into a large, global problem</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout half twocol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/the-reaction-of-carbon-dioxide-with-water/414.article" class="image"><img alt="Bubbles in water" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, 375px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/6/2/1/506621_shutterstock_541431838_43024.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/6/2/1/506621_shutterstock_541431838_43024.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/275x184/6/2/1/506621_shutterstock_541431838_43024.jpg 275w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/2/1/506621_shutterstock_541431838_43024.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/the-reaction-of-carbon-dioxide-with-water/414.article">The reaction of carbon dioxide with water</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a></span></p><p class="intro">Form a weak acid from the reaction of carbon dioxide with water in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119348" class="spinBlock colour1 hasnotitle not-desktop"><div class="sleeve"><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol left item-first item-penultimate hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-massive-problem-of-microplastics/2000127.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="Discarded plastic and other rubbish floating on the surface of water, with fish visible below" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/6/6/0/512660_plasticpollutionintheocean_gettyimages_1208882077_895345.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/6/6/0/512660_plasticpollutionintheocean_gettyimages_1208882077_895345.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-massive-problem-of-microplastics/2000127.article">The massive problem of microplastics</a></h2><p class="intro">As plastics fill up and pollute our oceans, recognising their value rather than thinking of them as disposable could help us deal with what has turned into a large, global problem</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout thumb twocol right item-second item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/the-reaction-of-carbon-dioxide-with-water/414.article" class="image"><img alt="Bubbles in water" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/6/2/1/506621_shutterstock_541431838_43024.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/6/2/1/506621_shutterstock_541431838_43024.jpg 100w" width="100" height="67" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/the-reaction-of-carbon-dioxide-with-water/414.article">The reaction of carbon dioxide with water</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a></span></p><p class="intro">Form a weak acid from the reaction of carbon dioxide with water in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="_119312" class="htmlContent"><div class="sleeve"> <h2>Clean, sustainable water</h2> <p>Find out how we can use chemistry to improve access to potable water and learn about desalination, separation techniques, water analysis and the water cycle.</p> </div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="twoColumns"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="_119315" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Water analysis</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/separating-salts-from-seawater/484.article" class="image"><img alt="Seawater splashing against a rocky shore" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 33vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 65vw, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/7/0/7/511707_splashofseawater_shutterstock_1769596103_98357.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/7/0/7/511707_splashofseawater_shutterstock_1769596103_98357.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/620x413/7/0/7/511707_splashofseawater_shutterstock_1769596103_98357.jpg 620w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/separating-salts-from-seawater/484.article">Separating salts from seawater</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a></span></p><p class="intro">Try this simple practical to show that seawater contains a mixture of different salts. Includes kit list and safety instructions.</p></div></div></div><div class="spinLayout full twocol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/dissolved-substances-in-tap-water-and-seawater/1783.article" class="image"><img alt="An aerial photograph of the surface of seawater" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/1/5/0/512150_surfaceofthesea_shutterstock_587335907_230172.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/1/5/0/512150_surfaceofthesea_shutterstock_587335907_230172.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/dissolved-substances-in-tap-water-and-seawater/1783.article">Dissolved substances in tap water and seawater</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="author">In association with <a rel="author" href="https://edu.rsc.org/nuffield-foundation/24.bio">Nuffield Foundation</a></span></p><p class="intro">Compare the solids and gases dissolved in tap water and seawater in this class practical and demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="column columnTwo"> <div id="_119314" class="picCarousel colour1"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Water treatment and purification</h2></div><div class="swiper-container galleryItems"><div class="swiper-wrapper"><div class="swiper-slide"><div class="sleeve"><div class="display"><div class="picture haspicture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/antibacterial-properties-of-the-halogens-14-18-years/4013976.article" tabindex="-1" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the downloads with a water bottle in the shape of a 6 in the foreground. " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 375px) 33vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/3/6/516936_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals6_649239.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/9/3/6/516936_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals6_649239.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/580x386/9/3/6/516936_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals6_649239.jpg 580w" width="460" height="307" /></a></div><div class="caption"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiment/2046.type" class="storyType">Experiment</a></span><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/experiments/antibacterial-properties-of-the-halogens-14-18-years/4013976.article">Antibacterial properties of the halogens | 14–18 years</a></h2></div></div></div></div><div class="swiper-slide"><div class="sleeve"><div class="display"><div class="picture haspicture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/practical/water-purification-practical-videos-14-16-students/4012010.article" tabindex="-1" class="image"><img alt="A lady holding a glass of clean drinking water" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 375px) 33vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/0/3/9/506039_shutterstock_570636958_56168.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/0/3/9/506039_shutterstock_570636958_56168.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/580x386/0/3/9/506039_shutterstock_570636958_56168.jpg 580w" width="460" height="307" /></a></div><div class="caption"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/practical/water-purification-practical-videos-14-16-students/4012010.article">Water purification – practical videos | 14–16 students</a></h2></div></div></div></div><div class="swiper-slide"><div class="sleeve"><div class="display"><div class="picture haspicture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/advances-in-water-treatment/3010371.article" tabindex="-1" class="image"><img alt="An image showing a waste water treatment plant from above" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 375px) 33vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/0/4/142504_GettyImages-861223590.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/5/0/4/142504_GettyImages-861223590.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/580x386/5/0/4/142504_GettyImages-861223590.jpg 580w" width="460" height="307" /></a></div><div class="caption"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/1054.type" class="storyType">Feature</a></span><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/advances-in-water-treatment/3010371.article">Advances in water treatment</a></h2></div></div></div></div><div class="swiper-slide"><div class="sleeve"><div class="display"><div class="picture haspicture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/water-for-life/3007394.article" tabindex="-1" class="image"><img alt="Drinking water in a glass" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 375px) 33vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/8/0/0/130800_shutterstock_403780948.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/8/0/0/130800_shutterstock_403780948.jpg 460w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/580x386/8/0/0/130800_shutterstock_403780948.jpg 580w" width="460" height="307" /></a></div><div class="caption"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/the-mole/1061.type" class="storyType">The Mole</a></span><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/water-for-life/3007394.article">Water for life</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div><div class="thumbs"><ul><li tabindex="0" class="first selected"><div class="caption"><h2 class="heading">Antibacterial properties of the halogens | 14–18 years</h2></div></li><li tabindex="0"><div class="caption"><h2 class="heading">Water purification – practical videos | 14–16 students</h2></div></li><li tabindex="0"><div class="caption"><h2 class="heading">Advances in water treatment</h2></div></li><li tabindex="0" class="last"><div class="caption"><h2 class="heading">Water for life</h2></div></li></ul></div><div class="carouselPaging"><ul><li class="previous">Previous</li><li class="next">Next</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div id="_119313" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>The water cycle</h2></div><div class="spinLayout half onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/the-life-of-water/1651.article" class="image"><img alt="An aerial photograph of cumulus clouds above the sea, with shadows and a ship visible below" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:479px) 100vw, (max-width:767px) 50vw, (max-width:1023px) 300px, 274px" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/6/7/0/512670_aerialviewofclouds_gettyimages_875419138_917455.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/173x115/6/7/0/512670_aerialviewofclouds_gettyimages_875419138_917455.jpg 173w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/300x200/6/7/0/512670_aerialviewofclouds_gettyimages_875419138_917455.jpg 300w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/7/0/512670_aerialviewofclouds_gettyimages_875419138_917455.jpg 460w" width="173" height="115" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/the-life-of-water/1651.article">The life of water</a></h2><p class="intro">Get hands on with H<sub>2</sub>O, changing states of matter and the water cycle. These experiments and investigations involve water in the context of space</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="oneColumn"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="_119316" class="htmlContent"><div class="sleeve"> <h2>Food, farming and nutrition</h2> <p>Sustainable agriculture means providing enough nutritious food for everyone while protecting our climate and environment. Find out how chemical scientists are helping to develop new approaches to farming, fertilisers and reducing food waste.</p> </div></div><div id="_119336" class="gridLayout colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Fertilisers</h2></div><ul><li class="first"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/fertilisers-and-sustainability-16-18-years/4014231.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the downloads with a carrot in the shape of a 2 in the foreground." class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/4/3/516943_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals2_816637.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/4/3/516943_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals2_816637.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/9/4/3/516943_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals2_816637.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/9/4/3/516943_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals2_816637.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/9/4/3/516943_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals2_816637.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/fertilisers-and-sustainability-16-18-years/4014231.article">Fertilisers and sustainability | 16–18 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Investigate the rate of hydrolysis of urea and assess your learners’ practical skills, includes extension green chemistry questions on sustainable fertilisers</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/reciprocal-reading-task-agriculture-and-ammonia-14-16-years/4014414.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing the pages available in the download with leaves in the shape of a 15 in the foreground. " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/4/6/516946_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals15_436506.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/4/6/516946_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals15_436506.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/9/4/6/516946_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals15_436506.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/9/4/6/516946_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals15_436506.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/9/4/6/516946_cp21_educationsupport_indeximages_sustainablitygoals15_436506.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resource/2015.type" class="storyType">Resource</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/reciprocal-reading-task-agriculture-and-ammonia-14-16-years/4014414.article">Reciprocal reading task: agriculture and ammonia | 14–16 years</a></h2><p class="intro">Provide context and help build cultural and science capital, while improving learners’ reading skills</p></div></li><li class="last"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/mild-method-turns-common-mineral-into-fertiliser/3008121.article" class="image"><img alt="Tractors in a V formation harvesting soybean from a large farm" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 10vw, (max-width: 1024px) 15vw, (max-width: 1280px) 20vw, (min-width: 1281px) 21vw, 100vw" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/5/5/1/133551_combines_Brazil.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/5/5/1/133551_combines_Brazil.jpg 415w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/5/5/1/133551_combines_Brazil.jpg 230w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/320x213/5/5/1/133551_combines_Brazil.jpg 320w,https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/375x250/5/5/1/133551_combines_Brazil.jpg 375w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/news/1057.type" class="storyType">News</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/mild-method-turns-common-mineral-into-fertiliser/3008121.article">Mild method turns common mineral into fertiliser</a></h2><p class="intro">Process could cut transportation costs and save farmers money</p></div></li></ul></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="twoColumnsSmallLeft"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="_119318" class="spinBlock colour1 hastitle"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sectionhead"><h2>Reducing food waste</h2></div><div class="spinLayout full onecol left item-first item-last hasPicture"><div class="sleeve"><p class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/waste-not-want-not/3007338.article" class="image"><img alt="fruits" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/5/2/130652_fruits.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/460x307/6/5/2/130652_fruits.jpg 460w" width="460" height="307" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><span class="story-type"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/the-mole/1061.type" class="storyType">The Mole</a></span><h2><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/waste-not-want-not/3007338.article">Waste not, want not</a></h2><p class="intro">Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste </p></div></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="column columnTwo"> <div id="_119337" class="spin2scroller colour1"> <div class="sleeve"> <div class="scrollHead"> <div class="sectionhead"> <h2>Sustainable agriculture and food security</h2> </div> <ul class="scrollerControls"> <li class="previous disabled"> <span>Previous</span> </li> <li class="next"> <span>Next</span> </li> </ul> </div><div class="sliderContent"><div class="thumbs"><div class="swiper-container"><ul class="swiper-wrapper"><li class="swiper-slide first selected"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/achieving-food-security-for-africa/3007339.article" class="image"><img alt="An African farmer holding corn crop" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/252x172/6/5/5/130655_holding-corn.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/252x172/6/5/5/130655_holding-corn.jpg 252w" width="252" height="172" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/feature/achieving-food-security-for-africa/3007339.article">Achieving food security for Africa</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/soundbite/can-seaweed-eating-sheep-curb-methane-emissions/4011074.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing a policeman checking the methane content of a sheep's breath using a breathalyser" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/252x172/2/0/2/503202_soundbitefinal_550647.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/252x172/2/0/2/503202_soundbitefinal_550647.jpg 252w" width="252" height="172" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/soundbite/can-seaweed-eating-sheep-curb-methane-emissions/4011074.article">Can seaweed-eating sheep curb methane emissions?</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/organic-chemists-contributing-to-food-production-16-18-years/1220.article" class="image"><img alt="Image" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/252x172/2/0/3/500203_res00001220-l_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/252x172/2/0/3/500203_res00001220-l_crop.jpg 252w" width="252" height="172" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/organic-chemists-contributing-to-food-production-16-18-years/1220.article">Organic chemists: contributing to food production | 16–18 years</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide last"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/resources/soil-science/885.article" class="image"><img alt="Clay soil field" class="lazyloaded" 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self-destruct</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/leaded-petrol-still-poisoning-londons-air/4014115.article" class="image layoutIcon pictureLayout"><img alt="A black and white photo of a traffic jam in London in the 1970s" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/7/7/6/514776_maingettyimageshs6309001_396709.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/7/7/6/514776_maingettyimageshs6309001_396709.jpg 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/leaded-petrol-still-poisoning-londons-air/4014115.article">Leaded petrol still poisoning London’s air</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a 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right through trees" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/4/2/6/140426_Sunshine-fog-trees-3_-_West_Virginia_-_ForestWander.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/4/2/6/140426_Sunshine-fog-trees-3_-_West_Virginia_-_ForestWander.jpg 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/capturing-carbon-to-help-the-environment/3009852.article">Capturing carbon to help the environment</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/carbon-dioxide-catalysis-making-jet-fuel/4013083.article" class="image"><img alt="Van with person in hi-vis refueling a jet engine" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/0/6/6/511066_shutterstock_1259661907_116796.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/0/6/6/511066_shutterstock_1259661907_116796.jpg 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/carbon-dioxide-catalysis-making-jet-fuel/4013083.article">Carbon dioxide catalysis making jet fuel</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/science-research/recycling-plastic-bottles-into-jet-fuel/3010585.article" class="image"><img alt="An image showing lots of plastic bottles" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/2/1/7/143217_shutterstock_389376568.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/2/1/7/143217_shutterstock_389376568.jpg 380w" 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more.</p><div class="sliderContent"><div class="thumbs"><div class="swiper-container"><ul class="swiper-wrapper"><li class="swiper-slide first selected"><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/section-leader-wind/4013830.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Photograph of section lead, Maria Conway" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/6/6/2/515662_picture3_525051_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/6/6/2/515662_picture3_525051_crop.jpg 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/section-leader-wind/4013830.article">Section leader, wind</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/chief-executive-officer/4014570.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Daniel Stewart in the lab" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/4/7/5/516475_danielstewartinthelab_444376.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/4/7/5/516475_danielstewartinthelab_444376.jpg 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/chief-executive-officer/4014570.article">Chief executive officer</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/head-of-research-and-sustainability/4013826.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Head of research and sustainability, Ananas Anam " class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/7/5/8/515758_raquel_ananasanam_244813.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/7/5/8/515758_raquel_ananasanam_244813.jpg 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/head-of-research-and-sustainability/4013826.article">Head of research and sustainability</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/research-fellow-battery-recycling/4013825.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Photo of Dr Iqbal, Research Fellow, the University of Birmingham" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/8/3/1/515831_zubera_716116.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/8/3/1/515831_zubera_716116.jpg 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/research-fellow-battery-recycling/4013825.article">Research fellow, battery recycling</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/market-development-manager/4013828.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Photograph of Vikki, marketing development manager" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/6/6/8/515668_vikki_basfweb_557939.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/6/6/8/515668_vikki_basfweb_557939.jpg 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/market-development-manager/4013828.article">Market development manager</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/analytical-technician-plastics/4010921.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Celine_still" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/6/5/1/502651_celine_still_959153.png" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/6/5/1/502651_celine_still_959153.png 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/analytical-technician-plastics/4010921.article">Analytical technician, plastics</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/research-and-development-team-leader-smart-food-labels/4013010.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Giorgia Raci" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/7/4/3/510743_giorgiaraci_687530.jpg" srcset="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/7/4/3/510743_giorgiaraci_687530.jpg 380w" width="380" height="259" /></a></div><div class="sleeve-inner-text"><h2 class="heading"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/research-and-development-team-leader-smart-food-labels/4013010.article">Research & development team leader - smart food labels</a></h2></div></div></div></li><li class="swiper-slide "><div class="sleeve"><div class="sleeve-wrapper"><div class="picture"><a href="https://edu.rsc.org/job-profiles/marine-biogeochemist/4012870.article" class="image layoutIcon videoLayout"><img alt="Ben Fisher" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/1/0/5/510105_benfisher_369432.jpg" 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