• Product Responsibility

    Our Commitment

    Newell Brands reduces environmental impact to our consumers by following three main design principles:

    • We focus on environmental improvement early in the design process.
    • We include the entire product life cycle.
    • We develop design criteria around the environment, without losing focus on key consumer needs.

    Our product development process requires us to look across the entire value chain as we seek to design, manufacture and market durable products in a sustainable manner. A disciplined life cycle analysis framework calculates the environmental impact of input materials and of the manufacturing, packaging, distribution and use of product, as well as its disposal at end of life.

    Key Initiatives

    We are working to remove potentially harmful substances from our products. In 2017, we launched a restricted substances list as part of our chemical management program. The backbone of this program is implemented during the design phase of new product development. This program is on par with those of other leading consumer products companies. In 2017, we began eliminating PVC from all packaging, and are transitioning to more recyclable materials like PET.

    Environmentally Responsible Products

    At Newell Brands, we work hard to create products with sustainable attributes:

    Contigo water bottles reduce the need for single-use plastic bottles.

    Rubbermaid and Sistema food storage containers, such as the FreshWorks Produce Saver, replace disposable plastic bags and keep food fresher longer, helping address the global issue of food waste.

    Rubbermaid Commercial Products offers recycling bins of all types for consumer and commercial use that make recycling easy, and many are made from recycled or renewable materials that allow building owners to earn LEED credits.

    Nearly all of Eco-Products’ containers, cups and utensils are made from environmentally friendly materials and are recyclable or compostable after use.

    Rubbermaid Commercial Products’ Microburst 3000® aerosol system is powered by the LumeCel™ rechargeable energy system, eliminating the need for alkaline batteries. The unit is also 100 percent recyclable.

    Through its EnviroFree initiative, Marmot seeks to reduce chemical applications in the manufacturing process, such as durable water repellent finishes in sportswear products and PVC and phthalate inks in printing.