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In our kitchen, we have a recycling can right next to the trash can. So I’m very much in the habit of throwing things right in there. But what about the bathroom?  Those shampoo bottles, body wash bottles and toilet paper rolls are recyclable, too! So why haven’t I been recycling there as well? Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies is launching a new campaign, CARE TO RECYCLE™, to create awareness about the importance of bathroom recycling.

•  7 out of 10 Americans say they consistently recycle. However, only 1 in 5 Americans consistently recycle in the bathroom.
• Many consumers don’t even realize that most products commonly used in the bathroom can be recycled.
• Each year, Americans throw away enough 15-oz. shampoo bottles to fill 1,164 football fields—that’s more than 18,000 tons of plastic ending up in landfills!

ABOUT CARE TO RECYCLE

OUR BABIES WILL INHERIT OUR PLANET^®. That is what inspires the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies’ commitment to taking care of the natural resources we are privileged to use. There will be 9 billion people in the world by 2050 and with our natural resources already being consumed faster than the planet can replenish, caring for the planet that cares for us should be a priority for all of us – especially parents.

Johnson & Johnson uses recyclable materials in their product packaging but they need the help of the consumer to complete the cycle and recycle the package when it is empty. Care to Recycle will soon be appreaing on product packaging as a gentle reminder to consumers that recycling personal care items may be a small act, but it can have a huge impact on the environment!

For this amazing initiative, Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies has partnered with several recycling organizations, including Recyclebank, Keep America Beautiful, Earth 911 and Net Impact’s Small Steps, Big Wins.

What can be recycled?

What Can’t Be REcycled?

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I confess I have been negligent in this area and I hope that you will join me in not only making a commitment to recycle EVERYWHERE in my home, but also to spread the word! I added a recycle bin in the linen closet upstairs so that our family would have a place to put recyclable items from the bathroom (and our bedrooms as well!) This simple step may be small, but it can help our trash avoid the landfill and be used to make other materials and products instead. Even baby steps make a big impact on the environment!