Palmolive uses 100% recycled plastic bottles for its ranges in Australia and New Zealand, embracing a circular packaging approach. This sustainability milestone by the most penetrated personal care brand across ANZ eliminates over 1,900 tonnes of virgin plastic.
Advancing the company’s commitment to a circular plastics economy and setting a clear standard for the industry in the region, this transition underscores Palmolive’s dedication to reducing its environmental footprint and aligns with the Colgate-Palmolive Sustainability Goal to eliminate one-third of new (virgin) plastics and ensure all plastic packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025.
Palmolive is accelerating its commitment to a circular plastics economy by increasing the use of recycled materials in its packaging, building on the fact that around 15% of its range already contain at least 30% recycled content. This initiative aligns with consumer expectations, as 76% of Australians believe brands have a responsibility to take care of the planet1, and 60% feel their retail choices impact the world around them2.
“At Palmolive, our world centres around nature. It’s big, meaningful projects like this that really let us demonstrate our respect for nature,” said Kate Johnson, Senior Representative at Palmolive Australia. “Implementing this project across our entire range helps us stay true to our brand purpose, and it’s this type of evolution that keeps our brand relevant.”
Consumers will be able to find Palmolive’s products made from 100% recycled plastic bottles at retailers nationwide across Australia and New Zealand from August 2024, across a 6 month roll out.
Palmolive’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond packaging. The brand continues to develop personal care solutions that nourish and cleanse using nature’s benefits, promoting holistic wellbeing. For more information about Palmolive and its sustainability efforts, please visit Palmolive Sustainability. https://www.palmolive.com.au/about-us#sustainability
References:
- https://www.bandt.com.au/information/uploads/2023/11/Cavill-Co-Conscious-Consumer-Report-2023.pdf
- https://www.kantar.com/north-america/inspiration/retail/future-ready-the-evolving-retail-landscape
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, Lady Speed Stick, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. The Company is recognized for its leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including its achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached approximately 1.7 billion children and their families since 1991. For more information about Colgate’s global business and how the Company is building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com. CL-E
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