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Materiality assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of the risks and opportunities most significant to a company’s mid- to long-term success.
In 2015, ACI became one of the first organizations to perform such an analysis on an industry-wide basis. Doing so has allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the sustainability issues that matter most to companies and stakeholders. Now we are using this…
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Q. Which of the following cleaning tasks do you enjoy doing the most?
(Top Ranked Response)
24% Laundry
21% Cleaning countertops
21% Vacuuming
17% Dishes
7% Cleaning Furniture
7% Wiping windows
4% Polishing floors
Q. How often, if ever, do you read the instructions on the tag for how to wash your clothes before washing them?
35% All of the time
42% Some of the time
16% Rarely
6% Never
Q. Approximately…
The Soap and Detergent Association
Washington, D.C.
Calculation of Component Chemical
Air Emission Factors
for:
• Hand Dishwashing Detergents
• Liquid Laundry Detergent
• Liquid Fabric Softener
Part II – Emissions from Wastewater
Collection and Treatment Systems
August 2007
Prepared by
Thomas R. Card
Environmental Management Consulting
41125 278th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022 USA
360-802-5540 trcard@earthlink.net…
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an
environmental risk assessment on linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS); and
2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of LAS in the United States.
Although focused on conditions in the U.S., data from other parts of the
world that are relevant to a U.S. assessment are included in the monograph.
The monograph is written for a technical audience, but not necessarily one
familiar with environmental risk assessment…
American Cleaning Institute Offers Free Resource to Help Keep Employees, Customers Healthy and Safe
Toolkit Available Online at CleaningInstitute.org/HealthyReturns
As communities across the nation begin the reopening process stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the roll-out of Healthy Returns, a free online toolkit for small businesses and offices containing concise, easy to understand reminders…
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants
Volume I. Anionic Surfactants
Part 1. Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates
Final Report To:
The Soap and Detergent Association
475 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
February 1991
Arthur D. Little. Inc.
Acom Park
Cambridge. Massachusetts 02140-2390
Reference 65913
Table of Contents
Synopsis
1. INTRODUCTION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
II. CHEMISTRY
A. Product Chemistry
B. Analytical Methods
BIBLIOGRAPHY
III.…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, issued the following statement in response to research published by the activist group Environmental Working Group in the journal Chemosphere – and related news coverage – discussing the potential effects of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in cleaning products:
The proper use of cleaning products contributes to…
Make your own mini-book: The Art of Sciences & Bubbles is now available in a downloadable PDF format.
Combine water and detergent.
Stir well, but do not shake.
For stronger bubbles, add ½ cup corn syrup or glycerin, or more detergent.
Experiment with different brands of dishwashing detergent until you find one that works best for you.
HINT: Playing with bubbles can be messy and slippery! Try blowing bubbles outdoors, near…
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Custom R e s e a r c h S e r v i c e s
Graywater Awareness &
Usage Study
Prepared For:
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATIO
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Table of Contents
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^ Background and Objectives 2
es Methodology 3
^ Reporting Notes 4
^ Summary of Key Findings 7
^ Who Reuses Graywater? 10
What is the Graywater Cycle? 18
^ Why is Graywater Reused? 37
K When is Graywater Reused? 43
Appendix 48
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Custom Research Services
Graywater Awareness &
Usage Study
Prepared For:
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Table of Contents
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? Background and Objectives 2
? Methodology 3
? Reporting Notes 4
? Summary of Key Findings 7
? Who Reuses Graywater? 10
? What is the Graywater Cycle? 18
? Why is Graywater Reused? 37
? When is Graywater Reused? 43
? Appendix 48
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Background and Objectives
The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) is a national trade
organization representing…