Course Duration: Approx. 51 min.
Cost: $99
Course Overview
Sustainability is rapidly reshaping the cleaning products industry, but creating environmentally responsible formulations involves far more than replacing traditional ingredients with "green" alternatives. Successful products must balance cleaning performance, stability, safety, consumer expectations, regulatory compliance, and sustainability goals.
In this practical webinar, formulation scientist and consultant Carmen M. Lerga explores the science behind sustainable cleaning product development and the formulation strategies that help deliver both performance and environmental benefits. Drawing on real-world industry experience, the session examines how formulators can make evidence-based decisions across the entire product lifecycle, from raw material selection and manufacturing through to packaging, consumer use, and end-of-life considerations.
Participants will gain insight into sustainable formulation building blocks, including surfactants, chelating agents, solvents, preservatives, and fragrances, and learn how ingredient choices influence biodegradability, carbon footprint, product efficacy, and regulatory compliance. The webinar will also address common misconceptions surrounding terms such as "natural," "biobased," and "eco-friendly," helping attendees evaluate sustainability claims more critically.
Through a series of practical case studies covering all-purpose cleaners, bathroom cleaners, glass cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and waterless cleaning tablets, attendees will see how sustainability principles are applied in commercially relevant formulations. The session also reviews certification frameworks including EU Ecolabel and Ecocert, highlights common pitfalls in environmental claims, and explores emerging technologies shaping the future of cleaning formulations.
By the end of the webinar, participants will understand how to design cleaning products that achieve meaningful sustainability improvements while maintaining the high performance that consumers and regulators demand.
Who should attend:
Formulators, R&D scientists, technical managers, product developers, regulatory professionals, and innovation teams working within the household, industrial, and institutional cleaning sectors.
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