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What is Coronavirus
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which already circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. COVID-19 has symptoms associated with respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough and shortness of breath. It spreads like other respiratory illnesses as well, primarily through person-to-person contact.
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Chemistry in Question is a By-Product of Manufacturing Processes, Not Intentionally Added to Detergents, Cleaning Products
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used “outdated, very limited data” to rapidly conclude that there are ‘unreasonable risks’ from 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct, according to comments submitted by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
1,4-Dioxane is a byproduct of manufacturing processes for some surfactants (the workhorse ingredients) contained in…
Join ACI and The Anthesis Group as they discuss the Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative. During the webinar you'll learn more about the top feedstocks for the Cleaning Product industry, their associated risks, alternatives and best practices for sourcing. From research to roll-out, learn how the program was developed, how to use the guidance document, and how to join the initiative!
Wed, 02/22/2023 - 13:00
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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned website for the Cold Water Saves initiative, a joint effort of ACI and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) to promote the power of cold water washing.
Originally launched in 2016, Cold Water Saves aims at increasing the number of laundry loads that are done on cold as compared to hot, since 90% of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heating the water. With today’s laundry technologies, both in…
Program Seeks to Develop Roadmap to Increase Number of Cleaning Products that Use Sustainable Ingredients
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced a new initiative to define and drive the use of more sustainable feedstocks in cleaning products ingredients and products throughout the industry.
The Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative was announced during ACI’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.
The program is aimed at creating a…
'Cold Facts, Fast Cash’ Game Show Highlights Power of Cold Washing
Earth Week is April 16 to Earth Day, April 22
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched the ‘Cold Facts, Fast Cash’ game show as part of the Cold Water Saves initiative, a joint effort of ACI and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) to promote the power of cold water washing.
This week marks Earth Week, which is a great time to remind consumers of all the benefits of washing some of…
Honored by Association TRENDS, CEO Update for “Making a Vital Contribution to the Leadership of a Well-Recognized Association”
Melissa Hockstad, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), was named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update.
The annual honor recognizes a CEO who “currently makes a vital contribution to the leadership of a well-recognized association, who has an impact on the…
June 14 Event Brings Together EPA Experts from Regulatory, Scientific and Voluntary Program Offices
Event Registration is Open on ACI’s Website
ACI is hosting a one-day, members-only event featuring on-site presentations and updates from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) representatives from regulatory, scientific and voluntary program offices.
The day-long event will bring together ACI members and EPA officials during ACI…
Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C.
IFF is taking on climate change with a multi-pronged strategy to minimize its carbon footprint and with the ambition to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.…