ACI’s environmental policies address all aspects of environmental health, which are determined by physical, chemical and biological factors in the environment. The policies address the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling and preventing those factors in the environment that can potentially adversely affect the health of present and future generations of biological life. The quality of water, air, soil and sediment are integral aspects of environmental health policies. Environmental health in ACI's context refers primarily to the environmental occurrence, fate and effects associated with consumer product ingredients. Since the primary environmental points of entry for soap and detergent ingredients are via water, emphasis is placed on their aquatic fate and effects. Protection of environmental health is obviously an imperative feature of sustainability and a commitment by ACI and its members.