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120 Additional Collection Bins and Enhanced Rewards To Make Recycling Easier and More Convenient<\/b><\/p>\n

Repurposed 1,000 Sustainable Pens Donated to Underprivileged Children as a Community Giveback<\/b><\/p>\n

HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, Oct. 17, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Colgate<\/b>, a leading brand in oral care, is steadfast in its commitment to advancing sustainability across both the industry and wider society. Following the successful development and launch of a first-of-its-kind recyclable toothpaste tube in 2019, Colgate<\/b> furthered its environmental leadership by partnering with Hong Kong’s<\/span> No.1 recycling retailer, Watsons Hong Kong<\/span><\/b>, to introduce the “Small Acts, Big Smiles Recyclable Take Back Program” last year. The initiative encourages consumers to maintain oral hygiene while supporting environmental protection. After the successful launch\u00a0last year, the Program\u00a0will enter its second phase with an upgraded rollout. In addition to continuing collections of empty toothpaste tubes of any brand at around\u00a0180 Watsons stores, among it, 120 stores\u00a0will be equipped with collection bins to facilitate self-service drop-off, enabling both adults and children to take part directly in recycling efforts.<\/p>\n

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Colgate x Watsons Small Acts Big Smiles Recyclable Take Back Program<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Rewards for phase two have also been enhanced: MoneyBack<\/b> members will earn 50 MoneyBack points for each empty toothpaste tube\u00a0of any brand successfully returned, incentivizing broader participation in recycling. MoneyBack<\/b> members who purchase selected Colgate<\/b> products bearing the recyclable-tube symbol^ will continue to receive double MoneyBack points. The MoneyBack points received can be used as cash directly across Watsons <\/b>stores, encouraging consumers to integrate sustainable choices into daily life by recycling more and selecting recyclable products.<\/p>\n

Collaborating to host volunteer toothpaste<\/u><\/b>\u2013<\/u><\/b>tube upcycling workshops to inspire the next generation.\u00a0
<\/u><\/b>Encouraging sustainable living begins with education.\u00a0Colgate<\/b> and Watsons<\/b> recently hosted the “Toothpaste Tube Upcycling Workshop,” a volunteer event designed to give children hands-on insight into the toothpaste tube recycling process. Under volunteer guidance, participants completed simple, engaging recycling tasks: operating manual plastic shredders to convert tubes into plastic flakes, then heat and remold the plastic flakes into toothbrush stand by injection molding machine. By turning waste-reduction concepts into tangible, visible outcomes, the workshop enabled children to appreciate the positive impact of individual eco-actions and encouraged them to extend recycling practices into daily life. The event was further enriched by the participation of celebrity guest Sharon Chan<\/span> and her\u00a0son, enhancing its warmth and deepening public engagement with environmental causes.<\/p>\n

Toothpaste tubes collected during the program’s first phase were successfully upcycled into recyclable pens with the support of green partners The Loops and Gaau1 Up. Colgate<\/b> and Watsons<\/b> further donated these pens to the Hong Kong Young Dentist Federation<\/b> through Colgate<\/b>‘s Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, giving the tubes a “second life” while providing school supplies to underprivileged children and supporting their development and smiles.<\/p>\n

Recycling toothpaste tubes to create new daily possibilities.
<\/u><\/b>Taking a small step in recycling can lead to a major stride in environmental preservation. Colgate <\/b>pioneered the development of fully recyclable toothpaste tubes, which can be transformed into a variety of functional and stylish everyday items. On the event day, Colgate<\/b> and its green partner Gaau1 Up showcased a range of products made with recycled toothpaste tubes at the “Reimagining Daily Life with\u00a0Recyclable” exhibition. The exhibits included furniture, clocks, unique tableware, and stationery\u2014products that not only extend the value of materials but also concretize the principles of a circular economy. Through visual displays and practical applications, the event offered the public a clear and tangible understanding of how recycling can be transformed into sustainable solutions in daily life.<\/p>\n

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Colgate x Watsons\u00a0
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From now until 31 December 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Around 180 Watsons stores in Hong Kong (Collection bins have been installed in 120 stores)<\/span><\/p>\n

(Addresses and operating hours: https:\/\/www.watsons.com.hk\/en\/store-finder<\/a>) <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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