Reducing waste at Colgate - Palmolive

We recognize the importance of reducing waste at every stage of the product life cycle, including at the end-of-life of our products and packaging. We have committed to delivering 100 percent recyclable packaging in our Personal Care, Home Care and Hill’s Pet Nutrition categories by 2020 and 100 percent recyclable packaging in all categories, including Oral Care, by 2025.

In 2019, we launched a first-of-its-kind recyclable toothpaste tube, the first oral or personal care tube to be recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers. The recyclable toothpaste tube debuted under the Tom’s of Maine brand in the United States and the Colgate Smile for Good brand in Europe. Consistent with the Company’s commitment to sustainability, Colgate is making this innovative technology available to interested third parties  as part of its campaign to increase recyclability of toothpaste tubes.