Innovating Sustainable Solutions in Homecare and Industrial Cleaning with Aaron Lee of Univar Solutions -Ep 128
09/26/23 • 30 min
With the growing trend towards sustainability and natural products, Aaron Lee, Global Vice President of Home Care and Industrial Cleaning for Univar Solutions, discusses the different segments of their business, highlighting the shift towards innovation in the post-pandemic world. Customers are increasingly looking for natural and sustainable alternatives in the home care space. There is a growing demand for multifunctional natural products, and customers are willing to pay a premium for them.
In this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer invites Aaron, an industry expert and leader in the field of chemical distribution, to share insights into the different segments of their business, including home care, industrial and hospitality, and auto appearance. Victoria and Aaron discuss the challenges and opportunities for innovation in science during the pandemic. Aaron shares how Univar Solutions played a part in this story, especially with their home care and industrial cleaning team.
Join us as Victoria and Aaron discuss the following topics this week:
- How the cleaning industry keeps the economy healthy, fed, clean, and safe
- The post pandemic shift to innovation in the cleaning industry
- Natural and bio-based products in the cleaning industry
- How the pandemic changed global consumer behaviors in home care, auto, and hospitality cleaning industries
- The quest to create more natural and sustainable products
- The role of chemical industry distribution now
Victoria and Aaron discuss Univar Solutions' commitment to expanding their portfolio of sustainable and eco-friendly products, and how they work closely with customers and suppliers to develop innovative solutions. Aaron also sheds light on the evolving role of chemical distribution companies, where they not only provide logistics but also play a crucial role in driving innovation. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the declining hospitality industry, the importance of sustainability, and the future of chemical distribution in the cleaning industry.
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With the growing trend towards sustainability and natural products, Aaron Lee, Global Vice President of Home Care and Industrial Cleaning for Univar Solutions, discusses the different segments of their business, highlighting the shift towards innovation in the post-pandemic world. Customers are increasingly looking for natural and sustainable alternatives in the home care space. There is a growing demand for multifunctional natural products, and customers are willing to pay a premium for them.
In this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer invites Aaron, an industry expert and leader in the field of chemical distribution, to share insights into the different segments of their business, including home care, industrial and hospitality, and auto appearance. Victoria and Aaron discuss the challenges and opportunities for innovation in science during the pandemic. Aaron shares how Univar Solutions played a part in this story, especially with their home care and industrial cleaning team.
Join us as Victoria and Aaron discuss the following topics this week:
- How the cleaning industry keeps the economy healthy, fed, clean, and safe
- The post pandemic shift to innovation in the cleaning industry
- Natural and bio-based products in the cleaning industry
- How the pandemic changed global consumer behaviors in home care, auto, and hospitality cleaning industries
- The quest to create more natural and sustainable products
- The role of chemical industry distribution now
Victoria and Aaron discuss Univar Solutions' commitment to expanding their portfolio of sustainable and eco-friendly products, and how they work closely with customers and suppliers to develop innovative solutions. Aaron also sheds light on the evolving role of chemical distribution companies, where they not only provide logistics but also play a crucial role in driving innovation. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the declining hospitality industry, the importance of sustainability, and the future of chemical distribution in the cleaning industry.
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