Introducing GreenHarvest* products – a truly innovative offering that incorporates plant-based rapidly renewable fiber, such as bamboo and wheat straw, into trusted Kleenex® and Scott® Brand towel and tissue products.

We are proud to be the first major towel and tissue manufacturer in North America to introduce products made with 20 percent plant fiber, resulting in the use of up to 20 percent fewer tree fibers or recycled fibers than conventional products.

GreenHarvest* Products

GreenHarvest* products represent a pioneering approach to fiber sourcing that will transform the paper products industry.

As a world leader in sustainability, Kimberly-Clark is paving the way – delivering innovative products along with the quality and performance that you’ve come to expect from our trusted brands.

Today, in a resource-constrained, digital world, with fewer sources of recycled fiber, and the need to put less pressure on natural forests, it’s important to continue exploring new fibers.

What is GreenHarvest* plant-based fiber?

• It’s fiber, but it doesn’t come from trees. It comes from plants, such as wheat and bamboo.
  
• It’s rapidly renewable. Wheat and bamboo meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s definition of “rapidly renewable” materials, meaning they can regenerate in less than 10 years. This shorter harvesting cycle reduces the amount of land needed to support demand.
• It can be an agricultural byproduct. Wheat straw is the residue that remains after wheat is harvested. It puts fiber “leftovers” to good use.
• It’s domestically sourced wheat straw from U.S. farmers. Utilizing wheat straw in our products helps reduce farmland waste and provides additional income to farmers, by enhancing the value of their crops.

Today, in a resource-constrained, digital world, with fewer sources of recycled fiber, and the need to put less pressure on natural forests, it’s important to continue exploring new fibers.

Fiber Sourcing

Being first to market means forging new paths – developing new manufacturing processes as well as a unique supply chain to obtain wheat straw directly from U.S. farmers.

There was no model for what we were attempting to do. So we built it ourselves – providing additional revenue to farming communities and utilizing an abundant plant source.

Certifications

All GreenHarvest* products are third-party certified, providing assurance that they meet stringent standards of environmental leadership.

• Meet EPA guidelines for minimum post-consumer waste content (towels 40%, bathroom tissue 20%)
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified
• Most are ECOLOGO certified

We are always seeking new and innovative ways to reduce our impact on the environment.