Teacher/Student
Are you concerned about product safety and the environment? Would you like your students to know more about the science behind laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid or other common household products?
This site is for you. Even though it is intended to reach different groups of citizens, NGOs, consumer associations, we have selected a range of topics that we think you and your colleagues will find particularly interesting (and entertaining!) for you and your students, based on comments from other visitors.
Share some relevant information with colleagues of yours and tell us what you find useful or not. Your feedback is most valuable to improve our website!
Share some relevant information with colleagues of yours and tell us what you find useful or not. Your feedback is most valuable to improve our website!
You want to learn something and have fun?
Science-in-the-box presents the science of laundry and cleaning products in an entertaining way to inform people about issues that are relevant to them or to the environment. Investigate P&G's scientific activities while having fun exploring the animated and interactive modules.
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Is there any innovation in it?
To win consumer loyalty, we must provide product performance. To keep up with changing consumer demands, our brands need constant innovation. Here is where you can learn more about how we do this.
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Where can I access P&G scientific publications?
Download scientific publications that are authored or co-authored by P&G scientists, here. Access a collection of articles on special topics like Oleo versus petrochemicals, LCA of detergents etc..
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How do P&G test for human and environmental safety?
The methods employed by P&G to assess any potential chemical risk have evolved over a number of years and have broad scientific acceptance. Learn how P&G uses these methods to ensure the safety of its products.
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Natural or synthetic surfactants, which one is better?
As with most scientific questions, there is no easy answer to this. In this article, we will provide facts and figures and try to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this controversial topic.
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Why did P&G create this website?
In 1999, P&G held two Western European stakeholder conferences about the environmental performance of detergents in Brussels. The main topic of the first conference was how to communicate environmental performance of products to the public. Science-in-the-box was created to address this identified need.
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