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    Procter & Gamble, Colgate... "plastic reduction" new tricks, there are toothbrushes, shampoo, and razors!

    • Last Update: 2022-08-27
    • Source: Internet
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    The topics of "plastic reduction" and "recycled plastic" are still hot.
    In addition to food and beverage companies, many global daily chemical giants have recently launched new products, including toothbrushes, shampoos, and razors!
    In order to show their "grand ambitions" for environmental protection, they also fought hard


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    Colgate Keep toothbrush with 80% less plastic 

    Colgate Keep toothbrush with 80% less plastic 

    Colgate this month launched a new Keep toothbrush with a snap on the toothbrush to replace the brush head and a handle that can be reused multiple times


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    According to statistics, as of 2020, Americans have purchased more than 495 million adult toothbrushes


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    Colgate believes it is important to reduce plastic waste in oral care products


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    “The Colgate brand wants to create a healthier, more sustainable future for all


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    Gillette shaving and skincare brand with up to 85% rPET

    Gillette shaving and skincare brand with up to 85% rPET

    Procter & Gamble's Gillette launched its new shaving and skincare brand, Planet KIND, on February 4, with the slogan "a new skin- and planet-friendly shaving and skincare brand


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    The shaver handle contains 60% rPET


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    The shaver handle is made of 60% rPET recycled plastic, which is very durable and will last for years


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    The face wash bottle contains 85% rPET
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    Planet KIND packaging can be recycled
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    Gillette is currently working with TerraCycle®, an international recycling company, to develop a razor recycling program designed to more efficiently recycle the brand's blades and handles

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    "Planet KIND shaving and skin care products represent an outstanding environmental concept," said John Claughton, vice president of North America Beauty, Procter & Gamble
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    "We know consumers are looking for sustainable products that are skin-friendly while maintaining excellent performance

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    Our Planet KIND products are designed with this in mind and become a brand that consumers can trust

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    Planet KIND, Gillette's new shaving and skincare brand
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    The new Planet KIND line embodies Gillette's 2030 sustainability goal of 100% recyclable packaging by 2030, increasing the use of post-consumer recycled plastic in products
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    P&G shampoo refills reduce plastic by 60% 

    P&G shampoo refills reduce plastic by 60% 

    Procter & Gamble, on the other hand, plans to launch a shampoo refill in Europe this year that aims to reduce the amount of plastic used in several of its most popular shampoos by 60 percent
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    Procter & Gamble calculates that refill bags use 60% less plastic per milliliter than traditional shampoo bottles, and these refill bags can be recycled at curbside recycling facilities in most European countries.
    Currently, Belgium, Ireland and Switzerland, these countries do not have a suitable recycling infrastructure

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    Procter & Gamble's Head & Shoulder, Pantene, Herbal essence and Aussie shampoo series will also launch new refill bags in early 2021
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    P&G plans to launch the product in all European markets where it is sold

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    Procter & Gamble's beauty division is aiming to more than halve the amount of plastic in shampoo and conditioner packaging by the end of 2021

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    "This innovative packaging will facilitate reuse while delivering on P&G's ambitious 2030 commitment to 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2030," added Virginie Helias, P&G's Chief Sustainability Leader , "The question is no longer what we can do, but how fast we can do it
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    Now is the time to start a new sustainable way of life

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