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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will showcase how the cleaning product supply chain is contributing to a more sustainable planet during the 12th World Surfactant Congress and Business Convention (CESIO), June 5-7 in Rome, Italy. The theme for CESIO 2023 is “Surfactants – High Performance Solutions for a Better World”. On June 6, Kathleen Stanton, ACI Associate Vice President, Technical & International Affairs, will chair a…
The Global Cleaning Product Supply Chain’s Top Event Takes Place Jan. 27-31 at the Grande Lakes Orlando New Video Demonstrates Why Companies Do Business at ACI We consider ACI an incubator for collaboration.” “It’s where I come to meet with customers and co-suppliers and an opportunity to network.” Registration for the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention will open October 2, 2024. The global cleaning product supply…
The Cold Water Saves Initiative educates about the benefits of cold water washing, a sustainable action that greatly benefits the environment with little effort on the individual’s part. What's in it for me? Save energy. Save your clothes. Save the planet. About 90% of the energy the washing machine uses goes towards heating the water. According to the Sierra Club, every household that switches to cold water washing could eliminate about…
Fabric softeners and enhancers are popular for a reason; they help keep your clothes looking and feeling their best. What Is It and Why Use It?Fabric softeners (also called fabric conditioners) are a popular type of fabric enhancer, used in laundry to make fabrics feel softer and fluffier, reduce static and wrinkles, and often also add a pleasant scent. They protect fabric, preventing fading, pilling, fuzzing, and…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is hosting a webinar to discuss best practices and key disease prevention strategies for school administrators, teachers, and parents and caregivers to keep students, staff, and school communities healthy. During the session, CDC expert Vincent Hill, PhD will share information and answer questions about hand hygiene and cleaning and disinfection and discuss solutions to common barriers in schools. The webinar is part of…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotions of three staff members in its human resources, administrative and communications departments. The promotions include: Wanda Stokes to Associate Vice President, Human Resources & Administration. Wanda, who joined ACI in 2003, previously served as Senior Director, Human Resources & Administration and has extensive experience in leading ACI’s human resource efforts. Joanne Oh to Senior Communications…
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. Note: This case study was originally conducted in 2021. As of 2024, Novozymes is now Novonesis. Novozymes is combating climate change by cutting its own…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, announced the promotion of Jessica Ek to Senior Director, Digital Communications. Ms. Ek has been with ACI since 2018, serving as Director, Digital Communications. She will continue to play an essential role in leading the strategy, content creation and management of several websites, a multitude of social media channels and a consumer blog, among others. “…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) signed on to a letter expressing strong support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice Program. ACI is one of 90 signatories that came together, representing brands, chemical manufacturers, governments, NGOs and retailers. In the letter, the coalition asks Congress to “provide funding at a level that allows the program to be fully staffed and resourced.” The letter also highlights how companies…
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. Surface active agents, or surfactants, are an important component of laundry and dish detergents because they loosen and remove dirt from the surface. They also…