Henkel Brochure Features Sustainable Packaging Tote Recovery Program
Bridgewater, NJ, September 10, 2010 -- Henkel is offering a new brochure presenting a fast, easy and environmentally responsible way for customers to return empty totes that previously held Henkel products.
"Henkel and National Container Group (NCG) have joined forces to provide Henkel customers with a quick, simple way to return empty, serviceable plastic totes after use," explained Isabelle Valois, Channel Marketing & Development Manager of Henkel Corporation. "In this sustainable packaging recovery program, NCG picks up totes from our customers, washes them and reintroduces them into the supply chain."
Stephanie Learman, Purchasing Director at Henkel who spearheaded the program, added, "By cleaning and reusing the plastic 275-gallon totes instead of discarding them, the Tote Return Program eliminates the production of 2.3 million pounds of virgin resin a year. Because the steel cages that hold the totes are also reused, production of 4.5 million pounds of new steel is eliminated as well."
The brochure explains how the Henkel Tote Recovery Program works and everything customers need to know in order to participate. To download a copy, go to www.naturallyhenkel.com.
In addition, Henkel provides extensive information on sustainability and corporate social responsibility on its website www.henkelna.com/sustainability.
Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: Laundry & Home Care, Cosmetics/Toiletries and Adhesive Technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel employs about 50,000 people and reported sales of $18.86 billion and adjusted operating profit of $1.84 billion in fiscal 2009. Henkel's preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX and the company ranks among the Fortune Global 500.
Henkel in North America
Henkel markets a wide range of well-known consumer and industrial brands in North America, including Dial® soaps, Purex® laundry detergents, Right Guard® antiperspirants, got2b® hair gels, and Loctite® adhesives. Visit www.henkelna.com for more information.
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Susanna McShea
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Phone: 864-232-4240
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Henkel Corporation
10 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Phone: 1 866 443 6535
www.henkelna.com
