Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th December 2025 Issue no. 1189

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RightCycle ReNew(ed): Sustainable solutions made simple!

Kimberly-Clark Professional has introduced the ReNew Programme – an evolution of its RightCycle Programme that underline’s the company’s commitment to sustainability by offering simplified and comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for hard-to-recycle hygiene products.

The ReNew Programme builds on the success of the RightCycle Service and its established waste recovery and circular innovation solutions.

The transformation is testament to the company's dedication to consistently enhancing its sustainability and a renewed approach to environmental responsibility. From 1st January 2026, it will have transferred all customers to the ReNew Programme as it replaces the RightCycle Service.

"With Kimberly-Clark as your partner, you have the power to bring new life to your washroom waste and lower your environmental impact with ease and confidence," says Kristin Barrett, the company’s IFP growth - circularity programme manager. "We know how challenging waste management can be, so we have evolved existing programmes to deliver the same trusted service but now with expanded reach and a fiercer focus on circular solutions."

From hand towels and dispensers to wipers, the ReNew Programme collects used items and transforms them into new materials and goods, supporting customers' zero waste targets, CO2 reduction and ESG commitments. Therefore, the Programme gives customers the confidence to choose high-performance washroom hygiene products knowing there is a responsible, recovery solution in place.

For example, paper towels are proven to be the most hygienic hand-drying method, especially in healthcare settings. The ReNew Programme makes this choice even smarter by keeping used towels out of landfill and returning them to the circular economy as recycled paper products.

Kimberly-Clark's Koblenz mill in Germany - which is on the path to 100% renewable energy by 2029 - handles most of the European processing. In other regions, local recycling partners are engaged for efficient, low-carbon recovery. In the UK, the ReNew Programme even accepts competitor products, demonstrating that this is about industry-wide progress, not brand loyalty.

"With our sustainable solutions, businesses no longer have to compromise between hygiene, sustainability and practicality," adds Kristin. "The ReNew Programme is practical, scalable, and removes the burdens of waste management from our customers. The system supports better decisions from the start, with a complete, low-effort recycling solution behind them."

The programme is co-funded by Kimberly-Clark Professional and its customers, reinforcing a shared responsibility model. The service includes regular CO2 and waste diversion reports, helping organisations quantify and communicate their sustainability efforts with clarity.

In a recent survey, over 95% of customers said they would recommend the service. Since its inception in 2011, the sustainable solutions programmes have grown to 400-plus active customers. In 2024 the programme diverted more than 250 metric tons of hand towels and 90 metric tons of plastic from landfill.

The ReNewProgramme is expanding into new markets and regions across continental Europe, along with the UK, with further growth planned for 2026 and beyond. Whether you are a long-time participant or new to circular solutions, Kimberly-Clark Professional invites companies with waste management goals to be part of a growing community making a measurable difference.

https://www.kcprofessional.com/en-gb/solutions/renew-by-kimberly-clark-professional

27th November 2025