July 2010
Happy Earth Day!
Earth Day: A Good Time to Dispel Environmental Myths
What better time to dispel environmental myths than Earth Day. Take aerosol products for instance. A recent survey shows that 70% of Americans believe that aerosol products still contain the ozone harming chemicals chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), but product manufacturers voluntarily stopped using them as propellants more than 30 years ago, before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned them in 1978. Here are a few more myths and facts about aerosol products and the environment:
Myth: Aerosol containers cannot be recycled.
Fact: Empty steel and aluminum cans are recyclable and are accepted by more than 5,300 municipal recycling programs in the United States. Aerosol cans are made of 25% recycled material and are recyclable. If the 3.5 billion+ aerosol products sold annually were recycled, enough steel would be produced for 160,000 automobiles.
Myth: Aerosol products are bad for the environment.
Fact: Aerosol products do not harm the Earth's ozone layer or contribute significantly to air pollution or global warming. Aerosol product manufacturers removed CFCs in the 1970s.
Myth: Use of aerosol products makes a significant contribution to the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute to ground level ozone formation, or "smog". Fact: While aerosols and other consumer products often contain VOCs, they contribute very little to ozone formation due to their small quantity and low reactivity.
Media Advisory: In the past Earth Day news stories inaccurately stated that aerosol products were a threat to the upper ozone layer or were harmful to the environment in other ways. For accurate information about aerosol products and the environment visit: www.AerosolProducts.org, www.AboutAerosols.com or www.EcoAerosols.com.
-CAPCO
Atlanta Now Accepts Empty Aerosols in Curbside Recycling
MARCH 30, 2010: For the past two years, the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) Recycling Committee and the Southern Aerosol Technical Association (SATA) Recycling Committee have targeted the city of Atlanta, GA as one of the largest urban centers that did not allow (formally) empty aerosols to be disposed of in curbside recycling. As of last week that has changed. The entire city, as well as other county programs, are including aerosol cans, both steel and aluminum.
Since CSPA and SATA set their sights on Atlanta , Suzette Thomason, the Eastern General Manager of the Steel Recycling Institute, has lead the way to getting this accomplished by developing relationships with all the key people in the Atlanta area. During the March South East Recycling Conference, a pivotal meetings took place and the commitment was made by SP Recycling.
LETTER FROM OUR FRIENDS AT CONDENSA, SANTIAGO, CHILE
Dear All,
As you may know by now, our country suffered one of the strongest earthquakes in history. This affected 600 km of our country and was devastating. Chile has had a history of earthquakes, so the construction standards are very high. That is probably a reason why a [large] part of buildings and homes in the big cities have less damage than another city would have.
This earthquake [released] 100 times more energy than the one in Haiti. As of now there are over 700 human loses, but there are estimations of thousands disappeared.
The center of the earthquake was 340km south of Santiago, and cities there are devastated. Fortunately, most of our people at Condensa are fine. Claudia Juncal, from our Santiago office, is at the hospital with minor injuries, as the home she was staying in collapsed. She is now well and recovering. We still have very little communication within the country. Our plant is safe, as it is located in the very north of Chile (on the border with Peru), where there was a very minor event. We don't foresee problems in regards to current orders and shipments, as the infrastructure in that part of the country is intact.
We are receiving emails normally, [but] phone lines are still erratic. Our operation at the plant is 100% up and running. Jorge Morales and I will be taking Claudia's responsibility while she is out. Please don't hesitate to communicate with us if there are any questions in regards to current orders or any other questions.
Best regards to all,
Juan Pablo Salas R.
Vice President of Business Development
Condensa S.A.
Maratón 2879
Santiago-Chile
land:+(562)-519-5711
cel:+(569)8-299-6206
The NJ Packaging Executives Club will present Chris Hacker, Chief Design Officer, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products on March 11 at the Hyatt Morristown, NJ. Hacker leads all creative processes for brand identity, packaging design and brand imagery at J&J Consumer. Before Johnson & Johnson, Chris was a Design Director at Aveda. His passion is bringing awareness to the power of packaging in the business world to make sustainable design a key paradigm of all design processes. Make your reservations now!
6:00 Cocktails and Networking: Bring business cards for door prizes!
7:30 Presentation by Chris Hacker
The Hyatt Morristown
3 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 647-1234
www.morristown.hyatt.com
BAMA INVITES NEW ENTRANTS TO INDUSTRY TO ITS INTRODUCTION TO AEROSOL TECHNOLOGY COURSE
Date: 9th & 10th March 2010
Venue: The Stratford Hotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon
British Aerosol Manufacturers, Association (BAMA) is again running its popular course providing an introduction to aerosol technology. The two-day course is designed to provide a good understanding of how an aerosol works, how it is made, what affects its performance, as well as the environmental and regulatory considerations that need to be taken into account. In response to growing interest in non metallic can materials, BAMA has added a presentation on plastic and glass containers to the list of course topics. Course numbers will be kept to twenty-five to allow for discussion and interaction with the speakers and other delegates so early booking is recommended.
The following topics will be covered:The course provided me with an excellent induction into all aspects of aerosols technology which I can now build upon within our Business. I thoroughly enjoyed the interactive nature with which the course was given and the theory was brought to life with real examples such as constructing an actuator or the stages of making a tin aerosol can. I would recommend this course to anyone who needs to have a basic understanding of the aerosol delivery format." Pamela Bloor, Global Regulatory Affairs Manager, Unilever.
- What is an aerosol and how does it work?
- Tinplate aerosol cans
- Aluminium aerosol cans
- Glass & Plastic containers
- Aerosol valves
- Aerosol filling
- Propellants
- Formulation
- Regulations and Environmental issues
The speakers are all experts within the aerosol industry and will draw on their many years of experience. The course provides delegates with an ideal opportunity to interact with the speakers and benefit from their knowledge of the industry. Past delegates are very positive about the course saying that it gave an excellent overview and was very relevant. The course is targeted to supervisor level and laboratory staff as well as all those wishing to update their basic knowledge of the aerosol industry.
The fee to attend the course is #570+VAT for BAMA Members and #695+VAT for non-members. For further details on the course go to the BAMA website at www.bama.co.uk or telephone 0207 828 5111.
According to leading market research company, The NPD Group, Inc., overall Valentine's Day dollar sales of prestige fragrances have been declining each February since 2006, dropping four percent in total in February 2009, compared to the February 2008. However, going into Valentine's Day 2010, NPD sees a positive trend in sales of small size fragrances.
"Though the fragrance market has been challenged, there are areas that are resonating with consumers. Smaller sizes are becoming an increasingly important option today. What's encouraging is that they are not just working in women's scents or new fragrances...we are also seeing growth in smaller sizes for both women's and men's fragrances (one ounce and smaller) and classics, as well as new scents," said Karen Grant, vice president and global industry analyst, The NPD Group.
According to NPD, in annual 2009, women's fragrance juices under one ounce, grew eight percent in units, versus 2006. Looking at new skus in 2009, growth came from new items like the Harajuku Lovers Snow Bunnies, as well as existing skus like Beautiful and Pleasures. For men, growth came in new one ounce skus like Polo Blue and Polo Black.
"Smaller sizes are a great way for consumers to get a taste of what's new or to remember a loved favorite scent. This could be not only a thoughtful option, but a budget friendly one for Valentine's Day gift giving," ended Grant.
SDA Name Change
The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) announced that it will become the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) in June 2010, coinciding with a major redesign and launch of its website, www.cleaning101.com. The name change was formally introduced during the Association's 84th Annual Meeting & Industry Convention at the Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL.
"Since 1926, SDA has been a leader in demonstrating the safe, proper and beneficial use of cleaning products," said 2009 SDA Board Vice Chair Jane Hutterly, EVP of Worldwide Corporate & Environmental Affairs, S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. "SDA's transformation to the American Cleaning Institute will make our information easier to access, more consumer friendly, and more relevant in the digital age."
ACI's tagline - For Better Living - represents "what we stand for," Hutterly added. "It's what our products and ingredients are all about, describing how the cleaning products industry contributes positively to society."
"Under the ACI banner, the Institute will still reflect our organization's vision: to enhance health and the quality of life through sustainable cleaning products and practices," said Ernie Rosenberg, SDA President & CEO. "The Institute will continue to support the sustainability of the cleaning products industry through research, education, outreach and science-based advocacy." More information about SDA's transition to ACI will be featured on the Association's website, www.cleaning101.com.
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