KINGSPORT, Tennessee and CINCINNATI, Ohio
Eastman (NYSE: EMN) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) are pleased to announce that Herbal Essences will be the first P&G brand to use Eastman Renew molecular-recycled plastic in its packaging. Beginning in November, Herbal Essences, one of P&G's most iconic brands, will introduce five shampoo and conditioner collections in primary packaging made from Eastman Renew resins with 50% certified recycled plastic.*
In August, P&G and Eastman announced a landmark agreement to collaborate on initiatives that will advance the recycling of more materials, encourage recycling behavior and prevent plastic from going to waste. The launch of Herbal Essences in packaging from Eastman Renew materials, timed to coincide with America Recycles Day on November 15, is the first concrete step the companies are taking to leverage Eastman's molecular recycling technologies and advance their shared commitment to the circular economy.
Five Herbal Essences bio:renew sulfate-free collections, including the Aloe Vera lineup, will be upgraded to Eastman Renew materials beginning this month. These will be followed by two new collections coming to market in January 2022. These new packages will also include standardized How2Recycle® labels to clarify recycling instructions and encourage recycling behavior, even in the bathroom.
"It's on all of us to make a difference and create a more sustainable future where plastics are truly recycled, reused and out of nature," explains Herbal Essences principal scientist Rachel Zipperian. "Making this package change to Eastman Renew materials reduces the brand's dependence on virgin plastic and helps us bring the world one step closer to making plastic a circular resource. By including the standard How2Recycle® label, Herbal Essences is encouraging people to recycle their empty bottles."
Eastman Renew materials are made via Eastman's molecular recycling technologies using waste plastic that, without this technology, would end up in landfills. These advanced recycling technologies complement traditional recycling, expanding the types and amounts of plastics that can be recycled. This gives materials an extended useful life and diverts plastic waste from landfills or the environment.
"We are excited to see our partnership with Procter & Gamble reach consumers' hands with the launch of these Herbal Essences packages," said Chris Layton, Eastman sustainability director for plastics and circular solutions. "We are delivering solutions to the plastic waste problem right now and look forward to the continued collaboration with P&G as a leading partner."
*The recycled content is achieved by allocating the recycled waste plastic to Eastman Renew materials using a mass balance process certified by ISCC.
About Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2020 revenues of approximately $8.5 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
About Herbal Essence
sHerbal Essences is working to reduce dependence on virgin plastic, encourage recycling, and invest in recycled materials. Sulfate-free bio:renew collections will start to incorporate 50% certified recycled plastic* to reduce the use of virgin plastic from fossil resources. In addition, Herbal Essences will encourage consumers to recycle with How2Recycle® labels that provide instructions, and the brand will continue to offer a national recycling program across the U.S. through our ongoing partnership with TerraCycle®.
About Procter & GambleP&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at pg.com/news.
Media contacts:
Eastman
Jacob Teetzmann
jteetzmann@tombras.com
+1 (423) 494.3673
Herbal Essences
Rachel Zipperian
Zipperian.rr@pg.com
+1 (513) 626.4024
P&G
Tracey L. Long
long.tl@pg.com
+1 (513) 983.9629
