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Our lifestyle approach to sustainability 1 Product Design We strive to design products that reduce consumption across the whole lifecycle.

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6 Final Disposal

Raw Materials

Innovative products combined with reliable dispensing mean you can reduce how much gets used, wasted and thrown away.

We are committed to responsible sourcing of raw materials and ensuring the sustainability of the fiber we use.

We strive to use less of the world’s resources so there’s more left for the future. 5

3 Use

Manufacturing

Our high performance products and systems aim to help customers reduce their usage.

We invest in new technology and process improvements to reduce the use of natural resources and waste from manufacturing.

4 Transport We continue to develop more efficient ways of packing, handling and transporting our products to reduce the impact of their distribution.

Reduce Today, Respect Tomorrow* is the KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* approach to sustainability. It begins with the understanding that the way we use resources today shapes the world of tomorrow. And it has led us to focus on reducing consumption at every stage of the product lifecycle – from design and manufacture to distribution and disposal. Reduction is the key to lowering the environmental impact of our activities as well as those of customers. To learn more about Reduce Today, Respect Tomorrow* and how we can reduce consumption in your business, visit www.kcpreducetoday.com/us/ca ®/*Trademarks of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. or its affiliates. Marques deposees de Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. ou de ses filiales. ©2010 KCWW. K01773 K3885-10-01


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