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Kleercut: Don't blow our ancient forests on Kleenex

Did you know that it takes 90 years to grow a box of Kleenex? That's right, every time you use a Kleenex tissue, you are blowing away ancient forests. And every time you use Scott or Cottonelle toilet paper, you’re flushing old growth trees down the toilet.

Kleercut Ancient Forests

Did you know that it takes 90 years to grow a box of Kleenex? That's right, every time you use a Kleenex tissue, you are blowing away ancient forests. And every time you use Scott or Cottonelle toilet paper, you’re flushing old growth trees down the toilet. That's because Kimberly Clark, maker of these products, all but refuses to use recycled paper in its products.
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Kleenex Free Classrooms: We need your help!

Ask questions about the disposable paper products used in your school.  If Kleenex brand tissues are used in the classroom replace them with alternatives high in recycled content and take the first step towards making your school forest friendly.
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Don't just tell Kimberly Clark what you think about ancient forest destruction – show them! That's right, it's up to you to create a sign and take a picture. We've made it easy for you with step by step instructions.
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