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Watkins Goes Green
The need for companies to practice “green” manufacturing is more important than ever. Watkins has been a
pioneer in natural living, utilizing the finest natural ingredients since 1868. We continue our commitment to you and the
environment by implementing processes that reduce waste and conserve energy. Together we can make a positive impact on our
environment.
How does Watkins reduce waste and make a positive impact on the earth?
- Offer a full line of natural personal care products with formulas that are at least 95% natural, with many 99% or more.
- Offer a full line of plant-based home care products that are free of pollutants and biodegradable.
- Offer a full line of USDA certified 100% Organic Herbs and Spices and All-Natural Pure Extracts.
- Adhere to a strict paper, plastic, and aluminum recycling program.
- Utilize biodegradable packing materials.
- Use soy-based ink in our printed marketing materials.
- Employ e-communications and encourage customers, Associates, and vendors to obtain information online instead of in printed
form.
- Gravity fed filling processes: We fill our bulk dry mixes using time-tested gravity feeds. This allows us to conserve
energy that would normally be used to power a pneumatic or conveyor system.
- Use lighter weight product packaging. Simply reducing our plastic bottle weight for various products has saved thousands
of pounds of plastic from waste.
- Encourage vendors to use renewable energy and cut waste.
- Utilize Lean business and manufacturing practices to help eliminate waste and streamline operations.
What Does It All Mean? Our Glossary
Green — a shorthand phrase referring to sustaining Earth's resources. It is a vague term that can
be used in many different contexts.
Natural — products that have gone undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or
artificial additives
Natural Criteria at Watkins:
- Must be derived from natural sources
- Plants, minerals and animals are considered natural sources
- Sources must be processed with natural methods to preserve the source
- Artificial and synthetic sources are not considered natural
- Acceptable methods to process natural sources are cleaning, dehydrating, filtering, cold pressing, grinding and natural
water/alcohol extraction
Organic — products that that do not contain chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants,
antibiotics, or pesticides, etc.
Organic Criteria at Watkins:
- Governed by USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and NOP (National Organic Program)
- Must be certified throughout the entire process (from grower to consumer)
- Products labeled "100% Organic" must contain only organically produced ingredients
- Products labeled "Organic" must contain at least 95% organically produced ingredients
- Products labeled "Made With Organic Ingredients" must contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients
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J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care Products
Everyday choices effect the health of our families and our environment. Household products are one of the largest contributors
of health problems in our homes. Cleaners containing ammonia, chlorine and other chemical ingredients have been known to cause
respiratory irritation. In North America, one in three people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis.* Minimize
your family’s exposure to these harmful toxins with Watkins Premium Natural Cleaning Line!
J.R. Watkins Natural Cleaning Products feature non-toxic plant-based formulas that are both biodegradable and phosphate
free. These ultra concentrated cleaners are naturally derived so they are easy on the environment, your home and your loved
ones.
* US National Center for Health Statistics
Living Naturally
These days everyone is making a greater effort to conserve the planet's resources. Words like carbon footprint, sustainability,
and green have become common place in our society. We're all taking a closer look at how our day-to-day activities affect
the resources we have for future generations. Watkins has been a pioneer in living naturally since 1868.
Here are some tips on Going Green and Living Naturally at the office:
Many of us spend 40+ hours a week at work where we breathe, eat, socialize and of course work. Being in a confined
work space means we need to take the time to make sure our surroundings are clean and safe not only for ourselves but for
others.
Use Watkins All Purpose Cleaner and a microfiber cloth to clean your desk surface on a regular basis to eliminate dirt
and grime that can build up from ink, pens, paper fibers, coffee, snacks, etc.
Use a cotton swab dipped in your favorite Watkins Window Cleaner to clean away dirt that builds up on your keyboard from
food, drink and oils on your hands.
The surfaces of your work area are not the only things that need some natural pampering. Pamper yourself with any of
Watkins luxurious Natural Body Creams. These creams help to heal rough dry skin especially during the cool months of winter...naturally.
And since a large percentage of us drink coffee at work, why not pep yours up with a pinch of Watkins Cinnamon or your
favorite Watkins Extract.
If you have to work you might as well make it enjoyable with Watkins natural products.
The surfaces of your work area are not the only things that need some natural pampering. Pamper yourself with any of
Watkins luxurious Natural Body Creams. These creams help to heal rough dry skin especially during the cool months of winter...naturally.
Keep one in your purse and one in the office.
And since a large percentage of us drink coffee at work, why not pep yours up with a pinch of Watkins Cinnamon or your
favorite Watkins Extract.
If you have to work you might as well make it enjoyable with Watkins natural products.
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Ways to reduce your carbon footprint in your home:
OK, what's a carbon footprint?
Your carbon footprint is the amount of energy you consume to conduct your life. Imagine how much electricity, natural
gas, and gasoline you use to run your home, power your car and even get that morning bowl of cereal to your table. It all
adds up and just a few small steps can help to reduce it. There is also your ecological footprint, which is the
amount of water and food needed to meet your daily needs throughout your lifetime.
So what can you do to help reduce these unfriendly footprints?
- Turn off televisions, stereos, home theater systems, and other electronics when not in use. Try this: plug your televisions
and other home theater electronics in a power strip with an on/off switch. When you turn your television and other electronics
off for the night, flip the switch on the power strip and totally eliminate wasted power.
- Save over 50% on your homes lighting cost when you replace a standard incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb.
They last longer too!
- Wash clothes in cold water. Not only does this preserve the color longer, it saves you money and conserves energy.
- Use your consumer power! Support companies that are making an effort to improve communities and the environment through
Greener manufacturing practices, charitable support, and product offerings that are safe for your family and the environment.
Watkins offers a full line of natural, eco-friendly spices and extracts, personal care and home care.
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