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SDA's annual convention focused on sustainability
The Soap and Detergent Association's annual convention is the cleaning-product
and oleochemical industries' number-one forum for business interaction
and networking. It brings together top executives from cleaning-product formulators
and marketers, ingredient suppliers and distributors, oleochemical producers
and finished-packaging suppliers.
"Going Beyond Green" was the theme of this year's convention,
which took place from January 29 through February 2, 2008, in Boca Raton, Florida.
The breakfast speakers focused on socially- and environmentally-responsible
activities. To support the convention theme, the event was planned with eco-service,
eco-cuisine and eco-programming in mind. Many of the convention materials were
printed on recycled paper with vegetable-based inks. Electronic technology
was used to deliver much of the communication information for the convention,
including the conference website, advertisements, registration and confirmations.
Bottled water was even eliminated from all meeting rooms. .
"All of these changes that we made to support the convention theme can
help influence a change in behavior," said Nancy Bock, Vice President
of Education. "We all need to do our part and think of ways we can go
beyond green with our daily activities."
The cleaning-product industry is addressing sustainability socially, environmentally,
and economically, and this convention, which was the 82nd, showcased examples
of the industry's leadership. Watch for more information on sustainability
initiatives in future issues of Cleaning Matters®. Visit
http://www.cleaning101.com/sustainability/principles.html to learn more about
SDA's Principles for Sustainable Development.
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