1. K-C Extending our Zero Waste Mindset
John Opsteen Solid Waste Program Leader

2. We lead the world in essentials for a better life!
The Brands
The Basics
Our brands are sold in more than 175 countries.
One quarter of the world’s population purchase our products every day.
We’ve been in business for 145 years!
Approximately $18.2 billion in Net Sales in 2016
42,000 employees with manufacturing in 38 countries
No. 1 or No. 2 brand share in 80 countries
Nearly one quarter of the world's population purchases our products every day and experiences the health, hygiene and other social benefits they offer.
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3. Our Zero Waste Journey 1995 – 2010 2010 2015 Tomorrow
Zero Manufacturing Waste to Landfill
Landfill Free & Material Optimization
Innovative Product Disposal Solutions
Extending our Zero Waste Mindset

4. Mill Waste/Recycling Best Practices
Table stakes – this is what we do, optimize material values and minimize materials sent to landfill.
Standardized scrap sales process for operations (mills, distribution, contract manufacturers, etc)
Ensure responsible management, maximize material value and secure disposal
Centrally control scrap sales in large markets/regions
Reduce time spent by mills managing scrap, leverage regional scrap volumes to increase pricing and directs materials to processors not brokers
Best Practices
LEAN manufacturing principles applied to waste reduction
Sort recyclable materials as close to point of generation as possible
Minimize handling and movement of waste material
Compact high volume/high value scrap
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5. 2022 Extending our Zero Waste Mindset
HOW IMPACT IS MEASURED AND ACHIEVED
–– Identify and deploy solutions that divert 150,000 MT of products and packaging from landfill to higher value applications.
“By thinking differently about design, manufacture and disposal, we are able to harvest value from our products and packaging even after we and our customers are finished with them”
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6. Post Consumer Waste Innovation
2016 – 130 MT (70% gloves, 30% garments)
66 new customers in 2016, 196 total.
2011 started program – 1.65 tons
2015 hit 100 tons diverted
The RightCycle Program enables you to:
Reach your organization’s sustainability goals
Divert waste from the landfill in support of zero waste to landfill goals
Give your used nitrile gloves and apparel a new life by aiding in the creation of eco-responsible consumer goods like plastic storage containers and shelving.
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7. Thank You
Questions?
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