3M innovates to reduce plastic use, improve environmental footprint
3M innovates to reduce plastic use, improve environmental footprint USA - English Share this article On Earth Day, 3M announces goal to reduce dependence on new plastic ST. PAUL, Minn., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Earth Day, 3M (NYSE:MMM) is committing to reduce its use of new plastic made from petroleum. By 2025, 3M aims to achieve a new sustainability goal: reduce dependence on virgin fossil-based plastic by 125 million pounds. The Scotch-Brite® Greener Clean Non-Scratch Scrubber is made with 75% post-consumer recycled plastic and encased in recyclable packaging made from 100% recyc...