It’s a complex and careful balance. Plastic, when used responsibly, allows us to create durable, reliable, efficient, and high-quality solutions for everyday essentials that live in the homes of millions of people around the globe. We believe in using the best material for the job, and today, the best available science tells us that material is plastic. It makes our products lighter weight, longer lasting, and allows for versatility in design that uses less material. We have our sights set on a waste-free future built on the promise of a circular economy— and circular manufacturing. We’re making progress when it comes to materials sourcing, disassembly for recyclability, and sustainable product packaging. Through teamwork and collaboration throughout the value chain, we’re dreaming big to realize transformation at scale and at an increased pace so that all products, including our own, can tell a story of innovation, purpose, and care for the planet. 2024 Plastic Progress Rethinking Plastics of non-virgin petroleum plastic in BIC products reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic in consumer packaging recycled content in plastic packaging PVC-free packaging 8% 85% 65% 99% Maintaining Quality, Securing the Future For over 80 years, we’ve designed, developed, and reimagined ingeniously simple and long-lasting products made from plastic and faced the dilemma of how to simultaneously manage plastic waste from plastic products that are discarded, mismanaged, or unable to be recycled. 20 Introduction Climate Action & Commitments Products & Process Community & Collaboration 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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