Waste is a twofold problem in the consumer goods industry. On one side there are products disposed of for multiple reasons; on the other side, the waste is generated through packaging. There has been an increasing amount of single-use plastic and waste produced by FMCG companies.
Companies need to be more mindful of the waste generated throughout their value chain. Companies like Procter & Gamble and Dabur India recently announced that they have achieved 'plastic waste neutrality’ by recycling a big chunk of their post-consumer plastic packaging waste. Companies have been under pressure to manage waste to be environmentally sustainable and increase consumer awareness. Being responsible for the environment helps companies attract new customers as consumers prefer to do business with companies that share their values.
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc (RB) is a manufacturer and distributor of personal care, household, specialty products, nutrition, toiletry, and health care products. The company's product offerings include air fresheners, laundry products, dishwashing detergents, disinfectant sprays, household cleaners, and personal care products. It also sells over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, adult nutrition, infant and child nutrition, minerals, vitamins and supplements, pain relief products, hair removal, and pest control products.
The waste generated by Reckitt Benckiser in 2021 was 82,771 tonnes, a decrease of 17.1% over 2020. The company recycled 67% of the waste in 2021 which decreased by 4 percentage points over 2020. 5,793 tonnes of waste was disposed to landfills by the company, an increase of 8% over 2020. Reckitt Benckiser generated 4 kg per tonnes of hazardous waste per unit of production in 2021
The company aims at a 25% reduction in waste generated from manufacturing and 100% zero waste disposed to landfills by 2025.
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