15 Kimberly-Clark Professional’s RightCycle program was the first large-scale recycling effort for non-hazardous lab, cleanroom, and industrial waste Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Now in its tenth year, the program has enabled our North America customers to divert over 1,600 metric tons of PPE and other waste from landfills. As part of our aspiration to be at the forefront of the transition to a circular economy, we are expanding RightCycle’s scale to include even more products, including hand towels in 2021. RightCycle Celebrates a Decade of Innovation Seeking More Sustainable Alternatives for Single Use Plastics The race to prevent the adverse impacts of single use plastics in the environment relies on the deployment of new, more sustainable alternatives that offer comparable or superior quality and performance. One example of how Kimberly-Clark is tackling this innovation challenge is through a partnership with RWDC Industries which combines Kimberly-Clark’s deep expertise in nonwoven technologies and resin development with RWDC’s innovative marine- and soil-biodegradable biopolymer solutions. This collaboration could help to unlock the innovation needed to replace traditional fossil fuel-based plastics in our hygiene products with materials that can be more effectively managed after use. About This Report Social Impact Our Strategy Inclusion & Diversity Environment, Health and Safety Product Quality & Safety Plastics Footprint Forest Footprint Carbon Footprint Water Footprint