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The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with fragrances to enhance the
In honor of National Safety Month, the American Cleaning Institute issues national call-to-action on safe cleaning and laundry product storage Two recent polls from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) find while Americans are using more cleaning products due to COVID-19, the majority do not consistently store cleaning products safely. During National Safety Month, there is an…
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 WASH Foundation distributes recycled soaps, hygiene products, provides much needed resources to communities in need ACI members donate $40,000+ American Cleaning Institute (ACI) hosted its annual Charity Duck Race January 31 during the 2024 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 Chemical LP. Decorated…
Leadership Evolution Group’s Amy Riccardi to Speak at 2023 Convention Session Feb. 2 Session: Future of Work ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2022, Orlando, FL Join ACI’s Future Leaders Group for a forward looking, interactive session with Amy Riccardi, Chief People Officer & Founder, Leadership Evolution Group during the 2023 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention. The ACI Convention – the cleaning products industry’s top…
Founder of NextMapping™ Cheryl Cran to Speak Feb. 2 2024 American Cleaning Institute Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL “Future of Work” influencer Cheryl Cran will give a keynote address at the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention. Cran’s presentation, “The Future is Human - How AI and ChatGPT Require Us to Be Better Leaders,” will take place February 2 during ACI’s Convention Week, which starts January 29, at the Grande…
Brian Sansoni Henkel, Novozymes Executives Elected to American Cleaning Institute Board of Directors Eric Schwartz   Cynthia Bryant WASHINGTON, D.C., November 18, 2011 – The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) Board of Directors welcomed executives from Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. and Novozymes as its newest members of ACI’s governing body. Eric…
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…
ACI: Bill Would Permanently End Biofuel Subsidies That Distort Soap Industry Marketplace ACI praises Rep. Randy Weber’s "Stop Animal Fat Tax Credits Act," Urges Its Inclusion in Tax Reform Package Washington, D.C. – April 6, 2017 – Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) would permanently put a stop to federal tax credits for biofuels produced with animal fats, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). ACI, the trade association…
Marie Gargas promoted to Associate Vice PresidentTwo new hires advance ACI’s Sustainability and Science initiativesThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotion of Marie Gargas to Associate Vice President, Regulatory and International Affairs. The Institute also welcomed Leeann Arthur as Senior Director, Sustainability and Lilian Lam Josephson, Ph.D., as Senior Director, Public Health.“These leadership additions strengthen ACI’s ability to serve the evolving…