July 26, 2004—Kimberly-Clark Professional offers a number of “source-reduced” products that generate less waste by reducing packaging materials and packaging waste. Many of these products also last longer than standard tissue, towel, and skincare products, reports Kimberly-Clark.
For example:
- Scott Coreless Standard Roll Tissue has 51% less packaging waste and 77% more tissue per roll when compared to Scott Standard Roll Bath Tissue.
- Scott Coreless JRT Tissue has 52% less packaging waste than Scott Standard Roll Tissue.
- Scott Coreless JRT Tissue has 37% less packaging waste and 15% more tissue on a roll than Scott JRT Tissue with the core.
- Kleenex Hard Roll Towels have 60% less packaging waste than Kleenex C-Fold Towels.
- Scott 1000′ Hard Roll Towels have 62% less packaging waste than Scott Multi-Fold towels.
- KimCare All-N-1 Skin Care System is a high-capacity 1,500 mL skincare system with fewer components to recycle than similar bag-in-box-type systems. In addition, All-N-1 dispensers are completely disposable and made of recyclable plastic.
For more information about Kimberly-Clark Professional’s environmental initiatives and products, contact your Kimberly-Clark Professional sales representative at 888/346-GOKC, or visit the Kimberly-Clark Professional Web site.
