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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Sansoni, American Cleaning Institute, 202.662.2517 or bsansoni@cleaninginstitute.org American Cleaning Institute Statement – Bipartisan Agreement to Modernize TSCA Washington, DC, May 19, 2016 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released the following statement from Ernie Rosenberg, ACI President & CEO, on a bipartisan agreement in Congress to enact legislation modernizing the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): “The work of many…
November 17, 2020 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Honorable Jerry Moran Honorable Richard Blumenthal Chair Ranking Member Committee on Commerce, Science Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation & Transportation United States Senate United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senators Moran and Blumenthal, On behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), I am pleased to provide the following…
To be sustainable, we must meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. As an industry, we are striving to optimize use of our planet’s resources across all phases of a product’s lifecycle. In order to achieve this, we must pay particular attention to the water and energy we use and the waste we generate as a result of creating cleaning products. The product packaging is critical in allowing your cleaning product to be safely transported to you…
Understanding and improving the environmental performance of the industry is a key priority for the American Cleaning Institute. As an essential step to reaching this goal, ACI began tracking industry-wide data on member facility operations in 2009 and reported results publicly in our first biennial Sustainability Report in 2011. Since then, ACI has published five reports showcasing our industry work in sustainability and continues to showcase the…
Manager, Sustainability Engagement Ana Fraisse is the Sustainability Engagement Manager 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…
An introduction to the science of how things get clean EXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONCLEANCLEAN® Contents What Does Clean Mean? 2 The History of Cleaning 4 How Cleaning Works 8 The Chemistry of Cleaning 10 Understanding Product Ingredients 14 The Future of Cleaning 27 Meet the Characters of the Cleaning Court 28 About Us 30 STEM Toolbox 31 The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) recognizes that your understanding of the science behind cleaning products is critical to…
An introduction to the science of how things get clean EXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONCLEANCLEAN® Contents What Does Clean Mean? 2 The History of Cleaning 4 How Cleaning Works 8 The Chemistry of Cleaning 10 Understanding Product Ingredients 14 The Future of Cleaning 27 Meet the Characters of the Cleaning Court 28 About Us 30 STEM Toolbox 31 The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) recognizes that your understanding of the science behind cleaning products is critical to…
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¡…
Reusable bags are a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. However, they need proper care to prevent things like germs and mold from growing and cross-contaminating your food. Wash and store bags safely between each use. Here’s how: CLEANING REUSABLE BAGS C A R E I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R R E U S A B L E B A G S Woven or Nonwoven Polypropylene A form of plastic that can be made from recycled plastic containers. Machine wash (gentle cycle with soap and cold water) or…
Prevention is simple. 1. Make it a habit to always store packets up and out of reach of children 2. Always store laundry packets in their original, sealed container or pouch until they are ready to be used 3. Do not let children handle laundry packets 4. Be sure to read the product label before use The liquid in these pre-measured packets is harmful if put in the mouth, swallowed, or gets in the eye. Immediately call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 if there is an accident. Locking…