SC Johnson Reports Latest Plastic Waste Reduction Results

SEATTLE (Waste 360):  SC Johnson announced it is on track to meet its 2025 commitments to help reduce plastic waste and boost recycling. Over the past year, the company said it achieved a 1.7 million-kilogram reduction in the amount of plastic used in its primary packaging, among other accomplishments outlined in its 2018/19 Sustainability Report, which was released on September 25.

"We're at a tipping point in the global plastic waste crisis," said Fisk Johnson, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson, in a statement. "Governments are making plans to take action, consumers are vowing to change behaviors and businesses are stepping up to help. These are all important steps forward to solving this critical issue. While there are no easy solutions, the progress I've seen firsthand around the world gives me reason for hope."

Throughout 2018-19, Johnson has worked to bring global attention to the issue of ocean plastic and the need for collaboration on solutions. This has included sharing his conversations with international experts from organizations like Conservation International and Ocean Wise to increase understanding of the impact of plastic on marine ecosystems.

SC Johnson announced it is on track to meet its 2025 commitments to help reduce plastic waste and boost recycling. Over the past year, the company said it achieved a 1.7 million-kilogram reduction in the amount of plastic used in its primary packaging, among other accomplishments outlined in its 2018/19 Sustainability Report, which was released on September 25.

"We're at a tipping point in the global plastic waste crisis," said Fisk Johnson, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson, in a statement. "Governments are making plans to take action, consumers are vowing to change behaviors and businesses are stepping up to help. These are all important steps forward to solving this critical issue. While there are no easy solutions, the progress I've seen firsthand around the world gives me reason for hope."

Throughout 2018-19, Johnson has worked to bring global attention to the issue of ocean plastic and the need for collaboration on solutions. This has included sharing his conversations with international experts from organizations like Conservation International and Ocean Wise to increase understanding of the impact of plastic on marine ecosystems. 

"I'm proud of the work being done by the teams at SC Johnson to meet these goals, but there's more work to be done," added Johnson. "I hope others will continue to join us."

Milestones covered in the report include the company's partnership with Plastic Bank designed to simultaneously address plastic waste and the challenges of poverty, the company achieving its commitment to send zero manufacturing waste to landfill ahead of schedule and its ongoing efforts to help protect against mosquito-borne disease.

In 2018, SC Johnson announced a series of commitments to accelerate its progress and turn the tide on plastic waste.

Courtesy: https://www.waste360.com