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BackgroundThe Regulation of Polymer Chemistries Polymers are molecules made up of many smaller, repeating structural units called “monomers” linked together in long chains or networks. Some examples include rubber, cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). There has been an increase of state and federal governments regulating polymers in consumer products, and in some cases, conflating them with microplastics. It is important to distinguish that although all plastics are…
ACI Member Recognized at 2025 Annual Meeting & Industry ConventionEcolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, is the recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2025 Sustainability Spotlight Award. Ecolab’s ReadyDose™ tablet-based cleaning program drastically reduces plastic and cardboard waste, saves energy and water, reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supports worker safety…
ACI supports reinforcing North American economic integration and promoting American manufacturingDevelopment, implementation of mechanisms to resolve disputes, counter-act trade-restrictive measures, essential for agreement successThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, outlined its policy recommendations to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), urging transparent and fair trade…
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Hans Sanderson, William Greggs, Christina Cowan-Ellsberry, Paul DeLeo & Richard Sedlak
2012
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after flooding is a major undertaking. It is important that it be done right to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. Choosing and using the right cleaning product for the job is critical. Keeping cleaning products in a secure location after a flood and during cleaning is crucial.
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State of the Association Delivered During 2026 American Cleaning Institute Industry Convention Marking the start of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 100th anniversary, President & CEO Jennifer Abril used her inaugural State of the Association Address to outline an assertive, future-focused agenda designed to strengthen scientific credibility, regulatory clarity, global alignment and industry readiness amid accelerating marketplace change…
OverviewPolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer used in detergent pods and other applications. It is designed to dissolve in water and biodegrade under typical wastewater treatment and environmental conditions. Scientific and regulatory evaluations show that detergent-grade PVA does not behave like microplastics and does not persist as a solid pollutant in the environment.Key TakeawaysPVA used in cleaning products dissolves in water and…
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