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Cleaning for Slow Fashion

As awareness of the environmental impacts of the fashion industry increases, many consumers are looking to take better care of the clothes they already own. In 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency reported that 11.2 million tons of textile waste in the US ended up in landfills. In our increasingly throwaway...

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Cleaning

Climate change is one of the most serious threats the world faces. Here at ACI, we recognize that bold action is needed. That’s why we challenged our members to raise ambitions and act on climate now. As the cleaning products industry, we are coming together to limit the global average...

Using Paper Towel Alternatives

Next time you need to wipe up a spill or dust something, instead of reaching for a paper towel, consider using a cleaning cloth, a reusable alternative for many hard surfaces around the home. Whether you’re looking for something that’s made for a specific task or something that’s multi-purpose, there...

Earth Day Cleaning Innovations

Happy Earth Day! Today is a great time to celebrate the steps we’re taking to ensure #OurFutureIsClean. The cleaning products industry is working on a number of fronts and cleaning products are more sustainable than ever before. Check out just a few of the innovations: Sheets and Swatches One easy...

Conserving Water While Cleaning

World Water Day, held on March 22, focuses on valuing water. To celebrate we are providing some tips and tricks to conserve water while cleaning your home. Kitchen Cleaning: Use a dishwasher. Modern dishwashers use less water compared to washing dishes by hand. Remember to run a full load to...

Cleaning Reusables

Using reusable products can be a great way to reduce the need for single-use plastic. Properly cleaning your reusables goes a long way toward helping them last. Here are our tips for taking care of water bottles, straws, food containers and bags. Water Bottles Bacteria thrives in damp, dark environments...