Every year, CI’s four Issue Teams spend a day generating annual goals. These are all-day, in-person meetings that allow Issue Team members to reflect on the successes and challenges of the previous year, the evolving nature of members’ needs, and brainstorm the year’s activities.... Continue Reading
Join us at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel March 23-26, 2026, for CI's Annual Meeting! The Annual Meeting will include two dynamic days, March 24-25, of networking and hands-on engagement at the Technology Symposium & Table-Top Expo. This is the premier gathering for professionals... Continue Reading
Attending a conference for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. Sometimes new attendees are a little lost at the meetings because of unfamiliarity with the meeting format and the organization. To help acclimate new members, our conference buddy program is returning. New... Continue Reading
Dear CI Members: As we settle into the New Year, I’m pleased to share that CI is beginning 2026 on several strong notes. Our reserve account has been replenished, placing us on firm financial footing, and our commitment to outreach and engagement continues to grow. CI membership has reached... Continue Reading
The Chlorine Institute is currently in the process of updating our list of consultants! We maintain a list of professionals that have stated to have experience in the chlor-alkali industry. This list is sent out during responses to technical service inquiries and has been a highly requested... Continue Reading
On Thursday, December 4th, the CI team gathered for a relaxed holiday party that reminded us how well we work—and laugh—together. It was easy, upbeat, and a great chance to step back from the day-to-day and just enjoy each other’s company. A simple but solid way to reflect on... Continue Reading
Robyn Brooks has completed requirements to earn her Master of Science – Sustainability Management from American University (AU). In this program, she took courses that focused on: The evolving global sustainability reporting environment, including voluntary frameworks and regulatory... Continue Reading
2025 was a great year for CI webinars! There were five webinars, thanks to the Emergency Preparedness and Health, Environment, Safety, and Security Issue Teams with a total of 287 attendees. All webinars can be accessed by members through the Member Resource Library (MRL). The Caustic 101, HCl... Continue Reading
CI: Tell us a little about yourself, and what you do.David Blocker holds an A.S. in Occupational Environmental Health & Safety from Texas State Technical College and a B.S. in the same field from Eastern Kentucky University. For over five years, David has led safety initiatives at HASA,... Continue Reading
January is safety data reporting time. Designated Reporting Contacts for CI member companies that produced, packaged, and/or used chlorine in 2025 will receive an email request to submit safety performance information. Detailed information related to this annual reporting process is available on... Continue Reading
Advanced CHLOREP training took place from October 21 - 22 at the Tarrant County College’s Fire Service Training Center in Fort Worth, TX. From day one the campus was buzzing with the energy of real-world, hands-on emergency preparedness experience. Twenty-three students, seven instructors,... Continue Reading
On October 23, CI staff Robyn Kinsley and Brooke Lobdell traveled to Westlake’s Plaquemine facility for an engaging onsite visit. Organized by Adam Rabalais, the day offered a valuable opportunity for our team to both learn from and share with our colleagues at Westlake. Westlake... Continue Reading
