Kao Corporation has announced it will use 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic for its packaging* for the first time in Japan, starting April 2021.
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The plastic will be used for its new range of Attack ZERO laundry detergent products and Cucute Dishwashing Foam Spray bottles.
Kao intends to switch over to using 100% recycled PET for its household and personal care packaging using PET bottles by 2025.
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The company already uses 100% recycled plastic for its shampoo, conditioner and body wash packaging in Taiwan, and 50% for Jergens body wash in the Americas and Guhl shampoo in Europe.
*Excluding colorants, label film, pumps and caps.
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