Sustainability
CVS Eliminating Chemicals of Concern from Private Brand Sunscreens
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Walgreens Launches Eco-Friendly Oral Care
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6" hover_enabled="0"]Now shoppers can help protect the environment while keeping their teeth clean and healthy. Walgreens has launched chain-wide its new eco-friendly & sustainable oral care products, including Walgreens private brand bamboo toothbrushes and flossers made from a bio-based material that is a plastic alternative. Luke Rauch, Walgreens vice president for commercial strategy. “Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues and our customers are looking for alternatives to disposable plastic products. We are seeing really great response from our customers, who want to reduce their environmental impact and are enthusiastic about
