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Washington, D.C. – November 13, 2018 – On average, Americans spend approximately six hours per week cleaning their homes, with more than a quarter (28 percent) spending over seven hours straightening up.  However, roughly a third of us are concerned if it’s enough and if we’re cleaning correctly, according to survey results compiled by the American Cleaning Institute.  2018 ACI National
The Cold Water Saves Initiative educates about the benefits of cold water washing, a sustainable action that greatly benefits the environment with little effort on the individual’s part. What's in it for me? Save energy. Save your clothes. Save the planet. About 90% of the energy the washing machine uses goes towards heating the water. According to the Sierra Club, every household that switches to cold water washing could eliminate about…
Environmental stewardship program for polymers used in cleaning products K. Stanton1 M.W. Lam2 A. Carrao3 1American Cleaning Institute, 2The Procter & Gamble Company, 3Kao USA Inc. CONCLUSIONS AND NEXT STEPS  Continue to progress PQ10 activated sludge Kd.  Evaluate additional classes of polyquaterniums, cationic polymers.  Build knowledge-base and capability. Ingredient Stewardship What? Water-soluble polymers are important ingredients in down-…
Environmental stewardship program for polymers used in cleaning products K. Stanton1 M.W. Lam2 A. Carrao3 1American Cleaning Institute, 2The Procter & Gamble Company, 3Kao USA Inc. CONCLUSIONS AND NEXT STEPS  Continue to progress PQ10 activated sludge Kd.  Evaluate additional classes of polyquaterniums, cationic polymers.  Build knowledge-base and capability. Ingredient Stewardship What? Water-soluble polymers are important ingredients in down-…
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS OF CLEANING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS IN GRAYWATER The Soap and Detergent Association New York, New York 10018 Prepared by Roy F. Weston, Inc. Fate and Effect Laboratory 254 Welsh Pool Road Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341 February 1998 Work Order No. 05821-005-002 SDA\SDARevised\GW100897.doc ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 1.0 EXECUTIVE…
President Donald Trump The White House Hon. Kay Ivey Governor State of Alabama Hon. Mike Dunleavy Governor State of Alaska Hon. Doug Ducey Governor State of Arizona Hon. Asa Hutchinson Governor State of Arkansas Hon. Gavin Newsom Governor State of California Hon. Jared Polis Governor State of Colorado Hon. Ned Lamont Governor State of Connecticut Hon. John Carney Governor State of Delaware Hon. Ron…
Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, is featured in Forbes Magazine August 2022 Washington DC print edition. The article highlights both Melissa’s and ACI’s leadership within the U.S. cleaning products industry.
Cleaning product packaging is essential for the safe transportation and storage of products. Fortunately, detergent bottles and many other cleaning product containers are designed to be remade. We need your help close the loop, reducing and eventually eliminating packaging waste. Recycling Steps: Consider product packaging when purchasing. Look for packaging made with recycled material or if it’s…
Here's what the cleaning product supply chain is saying about ingredient communication:   "Consumer education is a key part of achieving empowerment through the “right to understand” principle. Education efforts are designed to reach people where they are and creates awareness of the tools and information available."         - Kristin Cordz, Market Actives, LLC, Chair of ACI's…
Litchfield Middle School Students Promote Lifelong Lessons on Handwashing and Hygiene  "Healthy Schools, Healthy People" Award Given by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Minnesota FCCLA Chapter Teaches 500 Children about Hand Hygiene and the Benefits of Cleaning Products  A group of Minnesota middle-schoolers knows a thing or two about teaching…