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Used recycling labels on packs

Unilever said it uses the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL), a label that tells shoppers how to dispose of packaging after use. It also said it is a founding signatory of the UK Plastics Pact, a group that brings businesses together to reduce plastic waste. These steps are meant to help people understand packaging better and support wider work on plastic waste. The material also shows that Unilever has defended the recyclability of some of its packaging when that point was challenged publicly.

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Reduced water use in Comfort

A case study on Unilever said Comfort was one of the brands that introduced products needing less water, saving more than 1 billion liters each year. This suggests the brand has been used in product changes aimed at lowering water use during everyday washing. The source does not give a full technical breakdown, but it links Comfort to a wider effort to make household products use fewer resources.

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Part of Unilever's sustainability plan

Unilever launched its Sustainable Living Plan in 2010. The plan aimed to improve health and well-being, cut the environmental footprint of products, and support livelihoods in the value chain, which means the people and businesses involved in making and moving products. The case study says the company later reported progress on recyclable packaging, sustainable sourcing, lower factory emissions, and zero waste to landfill across its factories. These were company-wide actions, but they also shaped brands such as Comfort.

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Sourced packaging and materials better

The case study says Unilever worked on recyclable and reusable packaging, and by 2020 it said 95% of its agricultural materials were sourced sustainably. Agricultural materials are farm-based ingredients such as palm oil or tea. The source also says the company used biodegradable formulas and 100% recycled packaging in some newer brands. These actions were part of a broader effort to reduce the footprint of its products and supply chain.

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