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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 greenhouse gas emissions…
Family life runs more smoothly when there is a shared responsibility for the housework. Whether it's a simple effort like putting dirty clothes in the hamper or a major job like washing the kitchen floor, almost every family member can contribute in some way that fits his/her age and other responsibilities. These guidelines help everyone in the family find a way to pitch in and make doing the housework easier and less of a one-person chore.Practice Prevention Keep clutter to a minimum.…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), Consumer Brands Association (CBA), and Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regarding the draft “Method Performance Criteria” (draft/MPC). The draft MPC provides guidance on what test methods are acceptable for manufacturers to use to determine whether…
Coverage of recent studies examining the increased use of disinfectants during COVID-19 may be sending misleading messages about the products’ safety during a time when they are playing a critical role in public health, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI – cleaninginstitute.org).
Among the key ingredients used in many disinfecting products are quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) – “quats” for short.
“Quats are important workhorse chemistries in disinfectant products that have…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting
Research that could be used to inform surfactant formulation has been recognized as the best paper published in 2023 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.
The authors were recognized during the 2024 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held April 28-May 1 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI).
The authors of…
FINAL REPORT
NUTRIENT REMOVAL BIOASSAY METHODS FOR
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF DECREASED
NUTRIENT LOADING ON PHYTOPLANKTON
COMMUNITIES IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
Project Report for Research Supported by the Soap and Detergent Association
Submitted June 1992
Walter K. Do&
Division of Biology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66502
Table of Contents
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Acknowledgements…
Melissa Hockstad, President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), has been elected to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors.
“I am honored to join the NAM Board and help advance the voice of the cleaning product supply chain, which provided essential products and chemistries during the pandemic and continues to be a strong contributor to public health and well-being,” said Hockstad.
Founded in 1895, the NAM, guided by its Board of Directors, is…
“We’re in this for the long haul,” says CEO Melissa Hockstad
Also highlighted in “State of the Association” address: maximizing business growth, enhancing public confidence, trust in cleaning products
The American Cleaning Institute “needs to be in the driver’s seat” to ensure eventual passage of a federal policy governing cleaning product ingredient communication, said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, in her annual State of the Association address.
Speaking at the 2021 ACI…
President & CEO
Melissa Hockstad is President and CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the leading association representing the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. In this role, she is responsible for the overall leadership of ACI including advocacy, science, communications, sustainability and business growth.
Prior to joining ACI she served as Vice President, Petrochemicals at the American Fuel & Petrochemical…
American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Members Demonstrate Progress Toward Bold, Science-Based Commitments in Case Study Series
Online Case Studies Featured on ACI’s Website
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is highlighting how leading companies throughout the cleaning product supply chain are taking action to meet ambitious climate targets.
The online case study series, Rising to the 1.5°C Challenge, features stories from companies that have committed to ACI’s 1.5°C Climate…