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P&G Scientists Present State of the Art Science for Environmental Fate and Safety Assessment, including Water-Soluble Polymers, at SETAC Europe 2026
May 28, 2026
P&G leading researchers presented at the SETAC (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) Annual Meeting last week, contributing to crucial discussions on environmental safety and sustainability.
P&G Awarded America’s #1 Most Innovative Household Products Company by Fortune
May 5, 2026
P&G tops Fortune’s 2026 list as the #1 most innovative Household Products company—three years running—powered by consumer-led breakthroughs.
Driving Innovation Together: How P&G R&D and Newcastle University Are Shaping the Future of Sustainable Consumer Products
April 16, 2026
At the core of the P&G R&D–Newcastle University partnership is a shared commitment to developing future scientific leaders.
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Mark Sivik, PhDResearch Fellow, Fabric and Home Care
In his 30-year career with P&G, Mark has worked on many impactful projects, including the development of a cleaning polymer technology for Dawn Dish Wash that was used to remove spilled oil contaminating wildlife. Mark was instrumental in the recent Tide Laundry and NASA collaboration that will help keep astronauts' clothing clean in deep space. Even more, his team continues to explore the on-board opportunities to work with limited available water for wash treatments and to purify laundry wash water back to drinkable water. His work is focused on technologies with a low carbon footprint for use in laundry products for consumer use across the globe. With over 200 granted U.S. patents and 40 peer-reviewed publications under his belt, Mark strives to advance the industry and to, ultimately, make a positive impact on consumers’ lives.
