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There are concerning disparities in society today, which stem from a long history of inequality. We must work toward a more equitable future, fostering diversity and inclusion and actively countering racism and bias.
The Fall Meeting was comprised of virtual committee meetings. Presentations and meeting materials are available for members. Mon, 09/10/2018 - 09:00 Wed, 09/12/2018 - 17:00
Q. I love my dog, but don’t always love the smell that seems to take over my home. How can I ensure that it’s just my dog that greets guests at the door, and not an odor? A. The dog days of summer, don't mean that your house has to smell like a dog - or a cat for that matter. You can take these steps to help minimize any smells: Wash your pet food and water dishes daily Protect the furniture with a towel or washable blanket or throw Use a fabric refresher on upholstery, curtains and…
Q: My summer resolution was to make sure my kids get plenty of outdoor exercise. In addition to limiting their indoor activities, as a family, we've been doing lots of weekend picnicking and hiking. The downside is that our clothes are full of grass, dirt and sweat stains. How do I get rid of them?  A: For grass stains, pretreat the stains with a prewash stain remover or rub liquid laundry detergent into the stains. Launder, using the hottest water that's safe for the fabric…
Q: Pie is always a favorite dessert in our house. So when we found out that January 23rd is National Pie Day, we thought it was a great excuse for a dessert party! We'd like to make it a fun evening, maybe with checked tablecloths and napkins. But we realize that inviting a bunch of people over to eat pie is also an invitation to stains. How do we get rid of them (the stains, not the guests!)?  A: Blueberry, cherry, boysenberry, strawberry, apple, rhubarb … no matter what your…
Water conservation is an increasingly critical concern worldwide. World Water Day is a time to become more aware of our environmental impact when it comes to water usage.
In 2022 we launched an initiative to define and drive the use of more sustainable feedstocks in cleaning ingredients and products throughout the industry. The initiative aims to increase the number of cleaning products on the market that use more sustainable feedstocks.A sustainable feedstock is a raw or recycled material used to meet the requirements of the cleaning product industry today without compromising the ability of future generations…
Polymers K. Stanton, M.W. Lam, A. Carrao 2019
This webinar discussed the FDA and issues related to the COVID-19. Access the slides and recording (Members Only) Wed, 04/01/2020 - 13:00 Wed, 04/01/2020 - 14:00
Congratulations to this year's winning ducks!