The North American edition of the Sustainable Cleaning Products Summit comprises two dedicated sessions and a training workshop.
Thursday 11th July: Day One
Session One: Sustainability Developments
Session Two: Green Ingredients Update
Friday 12th July: Day Two
Workshop: Advances in Bio-Based Surfactants
Thursday 11th July: Day One
Session One: Sustainability Developments
With the use of case studies, this session gives an
update on sustainability in the detergent & home care industry. The use
of life-cycle analysis to measure environmental impacts is discussed.
With growing interest in a circular economy, the use of
Cradle-To-Cradle design approach is introduced. Examples will be given
of home care products that have been designed so that nutrients and
packaging enter continuous loops. The use of ocean plastic in finished
product packaging is covered, as well as case studies.
The session adjourns with featured speakers discussing approaches to
further the green agenda. Although sustainability and green issues are
rising on the corporate agenda, relatively few companies are taking
leadership. What more can be done to push the green needle in the
detergent & cleaning products industry?
Session Two: Green Ingredients Update
The move towards green ingredients is gaining
pace. Detergent and raw material producers are moving towards renewable
feedstock, whilst finished product companies are looking at green
ingredients. This session covers important developments. An update is
given on allergens in home care & cleaning products, green labeling
schemes for cleaning products, as well as sustainable fragrances. A
leading natural brand shares its experiences in developing green
formulations. What are key lessons for brands looking to ‘clean up’
their formulations?
To conclude, featured speakers will debate the sustainability of
detergents and other raw materials. Why is it getting more difficult to
assess the sustainability of raw materials? What are the shortcomings
of existing green ingredients? What should be the way forward?
Friday 12th July: Day Two
Workshop: Advances in Bio-Based Surfactants
This workshop looks at the growing area of bio-based surfactants and their applications in cleaning products. An introduction
will be given to surfactants and their related health & environmental impacts. Details
will be given of the different types of bio-based surfactants and their sustainability credentials.
The technical issues of using bio-based surfactants in product formulations
will be covered, including a discussion on the performance and cost issues. Guidance
will be given to companies looking to use bio-based materials in cleaning product formulations. To conclude, insights
will be given into the future direction of bio-based surfactants. What kind of materials will we expect to see?
Please contact us for the detailed summit agenda.
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