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In 2007, our total water use decreased by over 800,000 cubic meters compared with 2006, despite an almost one percent growth in production.
Although we have already made significant improvements in water efficiency and the quality of water we return to the system, further reductions in usage remain a priority under our Vision 2010 program.
K-C China’s Shanghai tissue mill is working to reduce wastewater discharge. By optimizing the manufacturing process and enhancing process water treatment, the site has successfully increased the wastewater recycling rate. The mill has managed to decrease fresh water consumption per ton of production to 22.3 cubic meters in 2007, from 26.9 in 2006 – a 17 percent reduction.
Our non-tissue mills are also working to reduce their water use. For example, our diaper facility in Calatyud, Spain, has reduced its water use by 75 percent since 2006.
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