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ACI Challenges Members to Make Bold Commitments to Combat Climate Change The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is praising a decision by President Joseph Biden to reenter the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement, the global pact forged five years ago among nearly 200 nations to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. The Paris Climate Accord is a nonbinding agreement among nations to reduce emissions and keep the increase in global temperatures well…
EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IN BUSINESS | WASHINGTON, D.C. hen it comes to cleaning, Melissa Hockstad knows her stu� . An engineer with extensive experience in the chemical industry, she spent years in product development and in roles working for several trade associations representing chemical and plastics manufacturers. In 2017, she became president and CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), combining her knowledge of chemicals and leadership…
Clean Hands Are All About Good Health Why Are Clean Hands Important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important thing we can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness to others is to wash our hands. How Should I Wash My Hands? 1 Wet your hands and apply liquid, bar or powder soap. 2 Rub your hands together vigorously, and scrub all surfaces. 3 Continue for 20 seconds. 4 Rinse well under running water. 5 Dry your hands using a paper…
Video Highlights Product Benefits, Proper Safety Practices for Parents and Caregivers A new animated video released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) helps consumers understand the packaging and safety innovations behind a product that helped revolutionize the common laundry routine: liquid laundry packets. For nearly a decade, liquid laundry packets have risen in popularity by offering a simpler and more sustainable solution in the form of pre-measured packets…
Washington, D.C. – March 12, 2019 – According to a recent survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), more than 75 percent of American households participate in the annual ritual of spring cleaning. While the primary reasons cited for spring cleaning are to reduce clutter, remove asthma or allergy triggers and prevent the spread of illness, the Packets Up! campaign urges parents and caregivers to consider one…
En Español   Child care is essential for millions of working parents and caregivers across the country. The C Is for Clean: Building Blocks of Health Child Care toolkit is designed to serve all members of the child care community, from providers and employees to children and parents/caregivers, echoing public health guidelines for disinfecting, cleaning and reinforcing…
1986 TRIANGLE CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONNENTAL TECHNOLOGY, CHAPEL HIIL, NC }IODELING BLUE-GREEN ALCAL BT,OOMS IN THE LOI{ER NEUSE RIVER NC by Wu-Seng Lungr and Hans W. Paer12 INTRODUCTTON Segments of the lower Neuse Rir¡er betr¡een Goldsboro and l.lew Ber¡,North Carolina (Fígure i) have, over the past decade, revealed aj.arming symptoms of advanced eutrophication, culninaiing j.n the appearance andpersistence of nuisance blue-green algal blooms. Specific symptoms of eutrophication in tlie lor¡…
As dishes are cleared from tables in millions of homes this Thanksgiving, those celebrating can save a significant amount of water by scraping their dishes instead of rinsing them before they are put into the dishwasher. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and American Cleaning Institute (ACI) are asking consumers to take this simple step to conserve water and create a more sustainable Thanksgiving. “Nearly 90 million households across the U.S. have…
Steve Tanner is the 2022 recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the cleaning product supply chain and to ACI. Mr. Tanner is currently Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arylessence, Inc. As a business leader, Steve has always encouraged close working partnerships among major consumer product companies, manufacturers, ingredient…
The warm summer months are here and with it come the small shifts we make with the change of seasons. Jackets may get packed away and lighter clothes get pulled out. If you’re ready to transition to summer, here are some tips to get you ready: Store Seasonal Clothing Summer in many parts of the country mean fewer layers. It’s time to put heavier clothes into storage and make room for some summer finery. But don't just put them out of sight and out of mind. If you do…