We are routinely warned by earnest websites, advertisements, and well-meaning popular articles about 'nasty' chemicals lurking in our homes and kitchens. Many tout the benefits of switching to a 'chemical-free lifestyle.' 1
Along this line a recent study reveals that nearly 40% of Europeans want to 'live in a world where chemical substances don't exist.' Another 82% didn't know that table salt is table salt, whether it is extracted from the ocean or made synthetically. 2