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The ambition we are striving for is for all cleaning product packaging to be circular. Our Roadmap for getting there: As an industry, we are committed to improving packaging design by ensuring packaging is recyclable or reusable, reducing virgin material use, and increasing post-consumer recycled (PCR) or renewably sourced content. In addition, we know we have a role to play in helping to evolve our systems of recovery. To support this transition,…
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Processes, Not Intentionally Added to Detergents, Cleaning Products The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used “outdated, very limited data” to rapidly conclude that there are ‘unreasonable risks’ from 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct, according to comments submitted by the American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…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual MeetingPublished in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, the study demonstrates a high-throughput approach to screening surfactant additives and linking structure to performance.A group of Dow researchers who developed new methods of evaluating surfactant effectiveness and efficiency has been recognized with authoring the best paper published in 2025 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.The honor was presented during the 2026…
American Cleaning Institute offers insights on SBTi Corporate Net-Zero StandardDecember 15, 2025 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is helping to enable the cleaning product industry’s continued progress in sustainability by providing input on the latest draft of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Net-Zero Standard.The SBTi is updating its Net-Zero Standard to reflect the latest climate science and respond to companies’…
The WASH Foundation distributes recycled soaps, hygiene products, provides much needed resources to communities in needACI members donate $50,000American Cleaning Institute (ACI) hosted its annual Charity Duck Race January 29 during the 2025 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention at the Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Duck race enthusiasts flocked to the Lazy River at Grande Lakes for the Charity Duck Race, sponsored by Shell…
Grand Prize Award Winning Communications Team Recognized for Accurate, Clear and Consistent Cleaning and Hygiene Education Throughout Pandemic Read more about the award via PR Daily website The American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Communications Team received PR Daily’s Grand Prize for Nonprofit Communications Team of the Year for their innovative and effective efforts to ensure consumers use proper cleaning and hygiene practices amid the…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, welcomed Jessica Ek as Director, Digital Communications. This is a new position within the organization. Ms. Ek joins ACI (cleaninginstitute.org) after 10 years with the American Nurses Association, where she most recently served as Manager, Social Media Engagement. "As ACI speaks to multiple audiences about the safety, benefits and sustainability of…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, called on Congress to press the Environmental Protection Agency to remove the “bottleneck in innovation” caused by delays in the EPA’s new chemicals review process.ACI submitted written comments to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which held a hearing to assess the impact of 2016’s Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the addition of two new staff members: Ryan Heisler as Manager, Environmental & Scientific Affairs and Elizabeth Sullivan as Program Coordinator, Government Affairs. “ACI is fortunate to welcome these talented individuals to our team,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO. “We know they will strengthen our core disciplines in our scientific and government affairs departments and help us provide even more…
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…