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How has improved cleanliness standards impacted public health?
Today, we may take cleaning for granted but it plays a vital role in health. We can see that by looking at the drop in the infectious disease mortality rates in the 19th century. For example, of the top 10 leading reasons for death, infectious disease was 633% higher in 1900 vs 1997 in the US. Advances in medicine like penicillin and vaccines played a critical role in the treatment of incurable diseases and disease eradication (or…
The third full week of March every year is National Poison Prevention Week and a good time to raise awareness about poison prevention and safety measures. The next National Poison Prevention Week is March 19-25, 2023.
The United States Congress established National Poison Prevention Week in 1961 (P.L. 87-319). Shortly thereafter, the Poison Prevention Week Council was organized to coordinate this annual event and promote poison prevention. More than 50 years later, the Council…
Director, Sustainability
Ana Fraisse is the Director, Sustainability at the American Cleaning Institute. Fraisse is responsible for engaging member companies regarding ongoing member-focused and public sustainability initiatives related to circular packaging, net zero emissions and sustainable feedstocks. Fraisse previously worked as an inclusive circular economy and sustainability specialist at PYXERA Global, advising companies and city governments on circular…
Manager, State Government Affairs
Jamie Logan is the Manager of State Government Affairs at the American Cleaning Institute. His day-to-day responsibilities include working with government affairs professionals at member companies to develop and support policies at the state level. Such work encompasses evaluating legislation, collaborating with in-state counsel and communicating advocacy activities to ACI membership. Mr. Logan’s areas of focus range from packaging and…
Interim Co-CEO & Chief Operating Officer
Korie A. Traver is the Interim Co-CEO & Chief Operating Officer at American Cleaning Institute (ACI). In her role at ACI, she directs financial operations and manages the Information Technology, Human Resources, Meetings, and Operations departments. Korie previously served as Chief Financial Officer at ACI. Prior to joining ACI, she was Director of Finance at The Education Trust, Inc. in Washington, D.C., a non…
Kao Corporation Scientists Honored With ACI Distinguished Paper Award
Research Article Recognized as Best 2016 Paper in Journal of Surfactants & Detergents
Millions of consumers love the "softness" of their clothing after using liquid fabric softeners. Scientists from the Kao Corporation in Japan have unlocked the mechanism describing how these products work effectively on cloths and yarns, which could pave the way to more effective softening products.
Their research was…
ACI conducted a national survey in 2017 among 1,000 parents and caregivers, half with children under the age of 4, which gathered insights about current laundry safety habits among parents with young children. While highlighting positive behaviors to prevent accidental exposures, the findings also point to a need for further education.
Below are the results from the survey:
43% of families with children under the age of four reported that their children can see liquid laundry packets when…
ACI President and CEO, Melissa Hockstad received a standing ovation during the Salute to Association Excellence event on March 17, having been named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. In addition, ACI was recognized with a gold award for social media during the TRENDY award presentation.
Photos by Charles Fazio
Join us for a webinar focusing on keeping students safe and healthy throughout back-to-school season. Hosted by ACI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this event covers everything from hand hygiene to backpack essentials.
Watch on demand here.
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 14:00
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 15:00
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 companies large and small…