Costco Connection - October 2007

C oncentrated det ergents

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OVER THE NEXT YEAR, most liquid laundry detergents, including Kirkland Signature^TMand Tide®, available at Costco nationwide, will be changing to new concentrated formulas in new, easier-to-use bottles. By concentrating their detergents, manufacturers are able to provide the same cleaning power in a smaller amount. You can wash the same number of loads, but use just half as much detergent.

“It’s the latest step in our commitment to bringing our members the best in laundry innovations,” says Deb Belcourt, Costco buyer.

In addition, the new concentrated formulas help the environment in several ways. First, they use less water to produce—up to 44 percent less in the case of 2X Ultra Tide Liquid—which helps conserve this precious resource. Second, the new concentrated-for-mula bottles are smaller, so they use less plastic to make. And of course they can be recycled, which saves landfill space.

Also, because they’re smaller, more bottles can be shipped at the same time, which means

fewer trucks are needed for shipping nationwide. This reduces fuel usage, which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions, a significant benefit to the environment.

“The new bottles also help our members because they weigh significantly less, so they are easier to handle, carry, pour and store than the old bottles,” says Deb.

The new concentrated detergents will be arriving in warehouses nationwide in two or three phases (see illustration at right). Complete instructions on how much detergent to use are included on the packaging. C

A new, more concentrated laundry detergent, 2X Ultra Tide, was introduced at some Costco warehouses last month. By April 2008, both the new Tide and Kirkland Signature Ultra will be available at all warehouses.

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