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We use polymers like polypropylene as a component in absorbent, nonwoven fabrics.
We do not manufacture any materials from raw petroleum – all are purchased as polymers
from suppliers.
Our strategy is to reduce our use of petroleum-based materials by reducing the amount
of polymer used to make our products, and by converting waste polymers into pellets
for reuse in our products. In the meantime, we attempt to sell any waste polymers
we do not reuse for recycling or energy recovery.
We continue to investigate alternatives to petroleum-based materials. The options
we are researching include:
- Polymers made from renewable materials.
- Degradable polymers for use in flushable products that provide more flexible disposal
options.
- Recycled polymers to extend the useful life of natural resources.
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