Washington, D.C. – February 19, 2026 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association representing the U.S. cleaning products industry, has been honored with the Fill it Forward 2025 Changemaker Award in the Social Impact Innovator category by Fill it Forward, the global reuse tracking and impact platform. This prestigious award celebrates organizations that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to improving environmental sustainability and creating positive social outcomes.
Fill it Forward’s annual Changemaker Awards recognize outstanding partners that inspire reuse and leverage everyday actions into measurable impact for people and the planet.
ACI stood out among the top honorees for its innovative approaches to fostering sustainability and community engagement within the cleaning products industry.
“We are deeply honored to receive the Fill it Forward 2025 Changemaker Award for Social Impact Innovator,” said Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of ACI. “This recognition reflects ACI’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainability, corporate responsibility, and meaningful community partnerships. The cleaning products industry plays a vital role in enhancing public health and protecting the environment, and this award underscores the impact we can make when we all work together.”
ACI’s initiatives – including its industry-wide sustainability challenges, educational outreach, and cross-sector collaborations – have contributed to measurable progress in waste reduction, reuse and awareness of sustainable practices across businesses and communities. Through these efforts, ACI continues to advance its mission of promoting environmental stewardship and improving quality of life.
The Changemaker Award aligns with Fill it Forward’s mission to inspire global communities to turn small sustainable actions – like reuse – into real-world impact. ACI’s recognition as a Social Impact Innovator Changemaker highlights both its leadership and tangible contributions to systemic environmental and social benefits
