Kimberly-Clark Professional launched the RightCycle large-scale recycling initiative for nontraditional cleanroom waste. Described by the company as a new level of recycling, the program aims to make it easy to recycle previously hard-to-recycle articles, such as cleanroom garments, gloves, hoods, boot covers, and hairnets. Items are placed in a RightCycle collection box or in client's own collection boxes. Filled boxes are collected by Kimberly-Clark Professional's recycling partner TerraCycle. Collected products are transformed into raw materials used in manufacture of ecology-friendly items, such as plastic Adirondack chairs and benches.
"Kimberly-Clark Professional Launches Innovative RightCycle Program To Recycle Single-Use Cleanroom and Laboratory Gloves and Garments", PR Newswire, April 25, 2013
Unilever honored Breakthrough Fuel with the Winning Through Innovation award during the consumer goods company's 2013 North American Partner to Win event in New York City. Recognizing the supply chain management and transportation energy consulting firm's contribution to Unilever's sustainability and cost saving efforts, the award highlights Breakthrough Fuel's role in the company's development and implementation of a fuel management initiative. Founded in 2004, Breakthrough Fuel has helped logistics companies manage more than 1.5 billion gallons of fuel, according to the company.
"Breakthrough Fuel receives Innovation award from Unilever", PRNewswire, April 23, 2013
Unilever agreed to join Loeries in supporting the Ubuntu Award for sustainable marketing. Launched in 2010, the Ubuntu Award welcomes all brands in Africa and the Middle East. It recognizes the positive effects of brands on society and the environment. Entries must demonstrate a balance between corporate environment-friendliness and doing good business. As part of Unilever's partnership with Loeries, the consumer goods manufacturer will join the International Seminar of Creativity.
"Unilever supports Ubuntu Award", Bizcommunity.com, April 16, 2013
In the United States, 84 percent of adults say that "simple, everyday actions" make them feel like they are helping the environment and 75 percent say such actions make them feel better about themselves, according to "The Everyday Effect Study" conducted by Procter & Gamble. Aimed at inspiring Americans to perform such acts, P&G is launching the video "Everyday Earth Day." P&G aims to show people how their daily activities can have a positive impact on the environment. The video also highlights how Procter & Gamble is reducing and recycling waste.
"Are You Part of the 84%? Video Inspired by P&G Study Reveals Power of Everyday Acts for the Environment", Procter & Gamble, April 16, 2013
Unilever announced that, since 2008, it has reduced its carbon dioxide emission by more than 1 million tonnes from its manufacturing and logistics operations. What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that the company grew its sales by 26 percent from €40.5 billion in 2008 to €51.3 billion in 2012. Part of the company's Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, reduction in carbon dioxide emissions was helped significantly by Unilever's use of renewable energy from biomass boilers and installation of combined heat and power plants.
"Unilever factories and logistics reduce CO2 by 1 million tonnes", Unilever, April 15, 2013
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