The North American edition of the Sustainable Cleaning Products Summit comprises three dedicated sessions and a training workshop.
Tuesday 23rd March: Day One
Session One: Sustainability Update
Workshop: Sustainability Metrics
Wednesday 24th March: Day Two
Session Two: Green Ingredients
Thursday 25th March: Day Three
Session Three: Marketing Developments
Tuesday 23rd March
Session One: Sustainability Update
Green issues are rising on the corporate agenda. Home care &
cleaning product companies have realized they need to take concrete
steps to address their environmental & social impacts. By the use of
case studies, this session shows how operators can address their
impacts.
The keynote speaker gives his views on the future role of cleaning
products. Other speakers cover impacts of COVID-19, sustainable
wipes, and innovative packaging solutions. With growing interest in
developing cleaning products for a circular economy, a pioneering
brand shares its experiences in developing biodegradable products.
The subject is further explored in the panel discussion. How can
home care & cleaning product companies close their nutrient loops?
Workshop: Sustainability Metrics
There is a growing realization
that metrics can help operators on the green journey. Sustainability
metrics enable environmental, social and financial indicators to be
measured and communicated. They can help home care and related firms
build effective sustainability plans and programs. They are also
important tools in measuring impacts, operational efficiency, as
well as communicating to stakeholders.
This workshop discusses the use of sustainability metrics.
Approaches to measure and quantify common sustainability indicators
are described. Using case studies, the use of metrics to formulate
sustainability plans / programs / objectives is highlighted. The use
of metrics to encourage innovation and the shift to a circular
economy is also discussed.
Wednesday 24th March
Session Two: Green Ingredients
There are many drivers for the move towards green ingredients.
Consumers are scrutinizing ingredient lists as they ask greater
questions about the health & environmental impacts of products.
There is also pressure from NGOs on cleaning product companies to
remove contentious chemicals from their products. Sustainability is
another driver, with many companies pledging to use sustainable
feedstock and / or natural raw materials. This session gives an
update on the growing array of green ingredients.
With concerns about ethical sourcing, an update is given on
sustainable palm oil and its use as a raw material to make
detergents. Details are given on the use of bio-based surfactants
for cleaning products. Other speakers will cover clean ingredients
and green chemicals for home care products. A leading brand of
natural cleaning products shares its experiences in developing green
formulations.
Thursday 25th March
Session 3: Marketing Developments
The pandemic is causing a major change in consumer behaviour, especially towards cleaning. Concerns about COVID-19 are creating a society in which hand sanitizers, disinfectants and detergents are becoming an integral part of our lives. The frequency and use of cleaning products is also rising because of homeworking and lockdowns. At the same time, consumers are asking greater questions about the health & environmental impacts of the products they buy. This session covers such developments with a green lens.
Please contact us to receive the detailed agenda.
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