Recycling Packaging

As part of our product development, we continuously review our practices to ensure we are adopting the most sustainable packaging solutions. We design and specify our packaging in accordance with the principles of the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines which is endorsed by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation. We also have a policy of buying recycled content for packaging where it is readily available. We are pleased that all Kleenex carton board packaging can be recycled kerbside in recycling collection bins. For our facial tissue products we recommend separating the window and sending it to REDcycle to ensure material recovery.

We are also proud to be a foundation partner of the REDcycle Program, which enables consumers to return their soft plastic packaging at drop-off points in key locations like supermarkets. The plastic packaging is sent to a manufacturer called Replas and turned into new products like outdoor park benches and playground equipment.

To find your nearest participating stores, go to the REDcycle store locator, here.

If you find it difficult to access a Coles or Woolworths store, or live in a regional area, then you can post your flexible plastic packaging to:

RED Group
38 Chelmsford Street
Williamstown North
VIC 3016

Made in Australia

We proudly make our Kleenex® Complete Clean toilet tissue right here in Australia* at our world-class manufacturing facility in Millicent, South Australia. This is where we also produce our Kleenex® boxed facial tissues and VIVA® paper towel. As the largest employer in the South East region of South Australia, the mill has been an integral part of the community for nearly 60 years, employing over 350 people and contributing to the local economy.

The Millicent Mill has received numerous awards over the years, including the 2014 Banksia Foundation’s Environment Minister’s Award for a Cleaner Environment. This award recognises our contribution towards achieving the objective of a cleaner, healthier, environment and a more resilient sustainable Australia. We won this award as we’ve significantly reduced our carbon emissions and have invested in a $33 million cogeneration facility that produces 100% of the mill’s steam and provides 92% of the mill’s electricity.

*Kleenex Flushable wipes are manufactured in the USA.