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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 American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning product supply chain, welcomes three new employees: Taylor Bradley as Manager, Environmental & Scientific Affairs, Arielle Brown as Manager, Government Affairs and Joanne Oh as Communications & Outreach Coordinator. “ACI is fortunate to welcome these talented individuals to our team,” said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO. “We know they will strengthen our core disciplines in our…
Marie Gargas promoted to Associate Vice PresidentTwo new hires advance ACI’s Sustainability and Science initiativesThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotion of Marie Gargas to Associate Vice President, Regulatory and International Affairs. The Institute also welcomed Leeann Arthur as Senior Director, Sustainability and Lilian Lam Josephson, Ph.D., as Senior Director, Public Health.“These leadership additions strengthen ACI’s ability to serve the evolving…
Fragrance Creators Association (Fragrance Creators) President & CEO Farah K. Ahmed and the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) President & CEO Melissa Hockstad released a joint statement today, recognizing the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) efforts to promote practical education and training related to new consumer products VOC regulations. The organizations co-hosted a one-hour webinar for members yesterday featuring Joe Calavita, Manager, Consumer…
This free webinar will be hosted the ACI and the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS). The event features Kathleen Stanton, ACI Associate Vice President of Technical & International Affairs and fellow co-authors of the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents paper, “Precise Measurement of 1,4-Dioxane Concentration in Cleaning Products: A Review of the Current State-of-the-Art,”. The presentation will outline the group’s research on methodologies used to quantify 1,…
Comments on draft CCL 6 warn that unresolved questions around terminology, measurement and health relevance could complicate future screening and rulemaking under the Safe Drinking Water ActThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that any future action on microplastics under the Safe Drinking Water Act is grounded in validated methods, fit-for-purpose definitions and a stronger underlying evidence base.ACI views were expressed in comments…
ACI makes appeal to Pinterest to help promote safe liquid laundry packet storage: “Safety Over Style” View Pinterest Advertisements Learn More About ACI’s Store Not Décor Efforts The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is urging popular social media platforms to help combat the spread of unsafe cleaning product storage trends that can put families at risk. ACI’s initial appeal is to Pinterest due to the large number of potentially hazardous laundry room home organization visuals that are on…
This is an ACI Members Only webinar. Members of EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (Matt Tejada) and EPA Smart Sectors (Karen Chu) will provide ACI members with an overview of Environmental Justice. The presentation will include EPA/government's reason for addressing EJ issues, the role industry can play and where industry can help advance this administration's environmental justice goals. Wed, 12/06/2023 - 13:00…
This is a members-only webinar.  Please join Paul Kearns, sustainable packaging director, and Natalie Hojell, senior consultant-resource recovery & waste, to discuss the ever-changing landscape of packaging recycling in the US. In this informative session they will discuss the factors that define recyclability including collection, sortation, reprocessing, and end markets. They will also review the potential impact of packaging EPR on the recycling system in…
State of the Association Delivered During 2026 American Cleaning Institute Industry Convention Marking the start of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 100th anniversary, President & CEO Jennifer Abril used her inaugural State of the Association Address to outline an assertive, future-focused agenda designed to strengthen scientific credibility, regulatory clarity, global alignment and industry readiness amid accelerating marketplace change.Speaking to leaders from the…