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Revolutionizing Cleaning with Precision and Convenience Unit dose detergents have transformed the way we approach laundry and dishwashing, offering a precise, hassle-free solution that millions of consumers now rely on. These pre-measured formats—commonly known as pods, packs, tabs, sheets, or tiles—streamline the cleaning process and represent the culmination of decades of scientific and…
Check out the highlights of the 2018 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention in video below, produced by Happi.   The ACI Convention, the cleaning product supply chain’s top global business forum, took place January 29-February 2 at the Grande Lakes Orlando.
New data released through the standards-setting body ASTM International show a substantial decline in the rate of young children’s exposures associated with liquid laundry packets. This shows the interventions are working. Progress has been made, yet there is more work to be done. An ASTM subcommittee, which met June 12 in Washington, D.C., reviewed data collected from 2017. The December 2015 publication of ASTM's liquid laundry packets voluntary safety standard contains a strong set of…
The American Cleaning Institute has an engaging handwashing education activity sheet for children that's perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Even though flu season is nearly over, CDC reminds us that handwashing is always a critical step in avoiding getting sick and spreading germs to others. When Should You Wash Your Hands? After using the restroom When preparing food Before meals and snacks After touching animals or handling animal waste When you or someone…
2018 ACI Convention News Now Available – Issue 2 January 29, 2018: The first issue of ACI’s Convention News – published by Chemical Week – is now available: ACI 2018 Convention News – Issue 2 The publication reviews the 2018 ACI Convention, summarizes key ACI member issues, and reports on other industry news.
The 2023 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention is underway.  Make sure you check out the first issue of ACI’s Convention News, published by Chemical Week, here. You can also keep track of daily highlights of ACI’s Convention Week by following the hashtag #2023ACI on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Join ACI for the launch of the Carbon Action Accelerator—a first-of-its-kind industry program designed to help the cleaning products value chain move from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ambition to practical, credible action.ACI Members Only. Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:00 Mon, 06/15/2026 - 12:00
The ACI Member Sustainability Showcase is our one-stop online information source for cleaning product industry sustainability updates. It is a portal to our member companies’ best sustainability content, including sustainability reports, webpages, press releases, and other initiatives. ACI is enthusiastic about every opportunity to celebrate and promote the sustainability success stories of all our member companies. With countless efforts underway in…
The ACI Member Sustainability Showcase is our one-stop online information source for cleaning product industry sustainability updates. It is a portal to our member companies’ best sustainability content, including sustainability reports, webpages, press releases, and other initiatives. ACI is enthusiastic about every opportunity to celebrate and promote the sustainability success stories of all our member companies. With countless efforts underway in…
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 does not remain as a solid material…