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Use and Waste

Use and waste

We design products and services to minimize waste at every stage – reducing overuse, promoting reuse and supporting recycling and compostability.
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Why it matters 

Rethinking how we use products helps conserve materials, lower emissions and reduce landfill waste – all while improving user experience and reducing operating costs.

28

%
Reduced consumption
Switching to a Tork PeakServe® Hand Towel Dispenser will help reduce consumption by 28%1

25

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Reduced usage
Tork Xpressnap® reduces napkin usage by at least 25% with one-at-a-time dispensing2

50

%
Less soap consumed
Tork foam soaps help reduce consumption by up to 50% versus liquid3

Lower consumption and waste

Tork Optiserve Coreless Toilet Paper for less waste

Tork OptiServe® Coreless (T5) features 83% less packaging. No core and no wrap means less waste. High-capacity rolls with 3x more paper maximize efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.

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Tork Xpressnap Fit reduces napkin use & waste

Tork Xpressnap® Fit Napkin Dispenser reduces napkin waste by up to 47% and unused napkins thrown away by 50%. Selected napkins are BPI certified compostable in commercial facilities.

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Tork excelCLEAN Cleaning Cloths

Tork exelCLEAN® Cleaning Cloths take up to 80% less space, reducing waste volume, storage and transportation.

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Tork Vision Cleaning for data-driven waste reduction

Data-driven cleaning solution helps reduce waste and optimize product use, reducing the need for product refill checks.

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Materials & Packaging

Responsible sourcing and using more renewable content.   
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Carbon

Lowering carbon impact across the product life cycle.  
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Hygiene for all

Raising hygiene standards for the majority of users.  
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Tork makes sustainable hygiene easier. Smart for business, better for people and the planet.
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References

  1. When switching from Tork C-fold.  Comparing average for Tork 471114 and 290265 with Tork 100589 based on weight. Lab report 20220705-011 
  2. When compared to traditional napkin dispensers 
  3. Based on an Internal panel test comparing with Tork Mildly Scented Foam soap