Gretchen Schaefer
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Milestone Celebration to Take Place in Illinois—Aerosol Capitol of the U.S.
Aerosol Industry 60th Anniversary Planned for May 6
WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2009) – From protecting World War II troops from disease-carrying insects in the South Pacific to today’s hair sprays, body deodorants, cleaning and food products, the aerosol industry has come a long way. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, this industry continues to allow for the safe and economical packaging of more than 3.6 billion consumer and commercial products. More than 35 percent of these products are made in Illinois, providing thousands of jobs and making the state the aerosol capitol of the United States.
| What: | 60th Anniversary Celebration of the CSPA Consumer Specialty Products Association’s Aerosol Products Division Release of results from the 2008 Aerosol Pressurized Products Survey Interview opportunity |
| Who: | Top CSPA executives including CSPA staff scientist and industry leaders |
| When: | Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Where: | Chicago Marriot Downtown 540 N. Michigan Ave. |
Aerosol Facts:
- The Aerosol Industry Contributes to the Nation's Economic Growth
- The U.S. aerosol industry has approximately 400 companies producing the components used to make aerosol products (e.g., valves, cans, propellants, and other ingredients), formulating and marketing products in aerosol form, or contract filling aerosol products.
- CSPA estimates that approximately $15 billion in annual revenue is generated from the sale of aerosol products nationwide.
- Aerosol Packaging is More Environmentally Friendly than Most Realize
- The aerosol industry removed chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from aerosol products in the 1970s. Today, no aerosol products contain CFCs – which scientists believed could harm the ozone layer.
- Steel aerosol cans contain an average of 25-33 percent recycled material. If the more than 3.6 billion aerosol products sold annually were all recycled when empty, that would produce enough steel for more than 160,000 automobiles. Most recycling programs today accept empty aerosol cans along with other recyclable packaging.
- Aerosol products reduce waste through their long product shelf life and minimum spillage.
About CSPA
The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) is the premier trade association representing the interests of approximately 240 companies engaged in the manufacture, formulation, distribution and sale of approximately $80 billion annually in the U.S. of hundreds of familiar consumer products that help household, institutional and industrial customers create cleaner and healthier environments. Our products include disinfectants that kill germs in homes, hospitals and restaurants; candles, fragrances and air fresheners that eliminate odors; pest management products for home and garden; cleaning products for use throughout the home; products used to protect and improve the performance and appearance of automobiles; and a host of other products used everyday. Through its product stewardship program Product Care®, scientific and business-to-business endeavors, CSPA provides its members a platform to effectively address issues regarding the health, safety, sustainability and environmental impacts of their products. For more information, please visit www.cspa.org.
