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Taking environmental responsibility Seriously
We understand that the way we use resources today will shape the world of
tomorrow. That’s why we examine each product’s entire lifecycle, from sourcing
through disposal, to reduce our overall environmental impact by reducing the
use of resources at every stage.
we call this approach
reduce Today, respect Tomorrow*
Sustainable forestry, technology, manufacturing efficiency,
transportation, packaging – all play a part in our environmental
solution. We’re committed to designing product and packaging
solutions that:
• Contain Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC)
certified virgin fiber to deliver
quality and performance
• Contain high levels of recycled fiber which
meets or exceeds EPA guidelines
for post-consumer content
• Contain third party certification such
as EcoLogo ® or green Seal TM , assuring
high environmental standards
• Use less packaging than similar products
• Help you use less than similar products,
resulting in less waste
By choosing our brands, you support
our efforts to Reduce Today,
Respect Tomorrow*
www.kcpreducetoday.com/us
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final disposal
innovative innovative products products combined combined with reliable reliable
dispensing mean mean you can reduce how much
gets used, wasted and thrown away. away.
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Our Our high high-performance performance products and
systems aim to help customers
reduce their usage.
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our lifecycle approach to sustainability
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we strive to use less of the world’s resources
so there’s more left for the future.
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Product design
We strive to design products that reduce
consumption consumption across across the whole whole lifecycle. lifecycle.
Transport
We continue to develop more efficient
ways of packing, handling and transporting
our products to to reduce the impact of
of their distribution.
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raw materials
We We are are committed committed to responsible
responsible
sourcing sourcing of raw raw materials materials and ensuring ensuring
the the sustainability sustainability of the the fiber fiber we use.
manufacturing
We invest in new technology and
process process improvements improvements to reduce
the use of natural natural resources resources and
waste waste from from manufacturing.
manufacturing.
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The Healthy workplace Project* & our environment