Safe and sustainable by design

How to make better chemicals?

Imagine we could create the coolest, squishiest, and most magical slime toy ever! But wait, there’s more—we can make sure it’s safe for everyone and kind to our planet too! Let’s go on an adventure to learn how.

First, let’s pick the right ingredients for our slime. It’s like choosing the best toppings for a pizza. We need to ask ourselves, “Are these ingredients safe for my friends to touch and play with?” and “Will they help keep our planet clean?” What if the slime falls in water and fish eat it—would it be safe for them? We choose ingredients that are safe and can break down naturally without hurting the environment. This means they are biodegradable. Imagine our slime is made from ingredients that, when they’re done being used, turn back into harmless pieces that blend into the soil, just like how fallen leaves become part of the ground.

Next, we think about how to make our slime in a way that’s good for Earth. Imagine the factory making our slime runs on the energy of the bright, strong sun, not yucky pollution. We use solar energy, which is like catching the sun’s rays and turning them into power! This means our factory doesn’t need to burn coal or gas that makes the air dirty. Instead, it uses clean, sunny energy to make our slime.

Now, let’s make sure our slime is super stretchy and fun to play with. We design it so it lasts a long time and doesn’t dry out quickly. Plus, we add cool, safe colors and sparkles that make playing with it even more fun.

Finally, we think about what happens when our slime has had all its adventures. Can it transform into something new, like a recycling hero? Maybe it can break down safely and disappear into the earth without leaving any yucky stuff behind. This way, nothing goes to waste, and our planet stays happy and clean. Picture your slime, after it’s been played with for a long time, turning into harmless bits that the earth can use, just like how compost helps plants grow.

So, the SSbD framework is like having a magic guide. This magic guide helps us to make sure every step, from start to finish, is just right. And in the end, we have the best slime ever, and a happy, healthy world to play in!

Remember, we can all be heroes by making thoughtful choices!

Sustainability explained to kids

If you want to read more on sustainability and how we aim to achieve this through 17 goals?

Have a look at the Sustainable Stories website