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Read Press Release Q. How often, if ever, do you or someone in your household engage in spring cleaning? 78% Every year 8% Every other year 5% Every few years 3% Less often than every few years 7% I never spring clean  Q. For which of the following reasons do you not spring clean?  (asked among those who never spring clean)  40% My home doesn’t look dirty 39% I’d rather spend my time doing other things 13% I don’t have enough time   7% I…
ACI Convention Unveils First-ever Innovation & New Technologies Showcase Jan. 29 Showcase Takes Place at Cleaning Product Supply Chain’s Top Business Event Washington, DC, January 22, 2016 – The 2016 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Convention will feature a new session that gives ACI member companies the opportunity to shine a spotlight on new product, ingredient and packaging innovations and technologies. The 90th ACI Convention takes place January 25-30 at…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a redesigned website for the Cold Water Saves initiative, a joint effort of ACI and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) to promote the power of cold water washing. Originally launched in 2016, Cold Water Saves aims at increasing the number of laundry loads that are done on cold as compared to hot, since 90% of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heating the water. With today’s laundry technologies, both in detergents and machines, we can get…
Michael Ellis Joins Team Full-Time to Advance Sustainability Research, Engagement  The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, announced the hiring of Michael Ellis to the Sustainability team.Ellis will serve as Sustainability Manager at ACI, supporting both ongoing programs and the development of new initiatives that advance industry-wide sustainability progress, advocacy, knowledge building and outreach.In his role, he will…
The WASH Foundation distributes recycled soaps, hygiene products, provides much needed resources to communities in need ACI members donate $40,000+ American Cleaning Institute (ACI) hosted its annual Charity Duck Race January 31 during the 2024 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention at the Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Duck race enthusiasts flocked to the Lazy River at Grande Lakes for the Charity Duck Race, sponsored by Shell Chemical LP. Decorated ducks “swam” down…
The American Cleaning Institute, (ACI) the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, promoted Dr. James Kim to Senior Vice President of Science & Regulatory Affairs.  James Kim, Ph.D., DABT, M.H.S., joined ACI in 2018 and previously served as Vice President of Science & Regulatory Affairs. Dr. Kim’s expertise in toxicology and risk assessment have enhanced ACI’s capabilities as a leading voice in industry.   Prior to joining ACI, Dr.…
Award Recognizes ACI’s Strong Support of Program The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year. ACI was recognized as an outstanding Safer Choice Supporter. EPA’s Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and contain ingredients that are safer for human health and the environment. Throughout 2021, ACI…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year. This honor is ACI’s fifth recognition as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year. EPA’s Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses and purchasers find products that perform and contain ingredients that are safer for human health and the environment. Throughout 2023, ACI supported EPA’s Safer Choice program,…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, called on Congress to press the Environmental Protection Agency to remove the “bottleneck in innovation” caused by delays in the EPA’s new chemicals review process.ACI submitted written comments to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which held a hearing to assess the impact of 2016’s Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which updated the Toxic Substances Control Act…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is commending guidance issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), following a Presidential Executive Order, expanding efforts to protect worker health and safety during the ongoing pandemic. The guidance document issued by the agency includes specific recommendations for workplaces to provide supplies necessary for good hygiene practices and perform routine cleaning and disinfection. ACI, however, did suggest that OSHA guidance go…