ROSWELL, Ga., April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Kimberly-Clark
Health Care today announced achievements that highlight the
company’s substantial progress in its sustainability initiatives.
 From rewarding customers for their sustainability efforts to
developing recyclable uses for medical packaging waste to
partnering with top advocacy leaders in sustainability, these
milestones all highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to
sustainability.  As a champion in greening the medical
manufacturing process and innovative product packaging, Kimberly-Clark
diverts 6.5 million pounds of its manufacturing waste away from
landfills each month, further supporting the overall goal of
providing quality protection to its customers and to the
environment, equally.

“Kimberly-Clark Health Care has demonstrated an ongoing
commitment to greening its products and practices for the benefit
of customers, communities and the overall environment,” said Joanne
Bauer, president of Kimberly-Clark Health Care.  “In the past
year, we’ve made great strides in our environmental efforts,
researching innovative ways to reduce medical waste, acknowledging
champions in the green healthcare movement and partnering with
other leaders in healthcare sustainability.  The results of
our efforts are notable but we know there is work remaining, and we
will continue our commitment in 2011 and beyond.”

Following are some of the highlights from 2010:

• Kimberly-Clark Health Care has joined Practice Greenhealth, the
  nation’s leading membership and networking organization for
  institutions in the healthcare community that are committed to
  sustainable and eco-friendly practices.  As a result of this
  membership, Kimberly-Clark Health Care will learn from
  industry-leading experts and consultants in the green healthcare
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