ReMA Honors Church & Dwight Co., Inc. for Packaging Redesign that Boosts Recyclability

(April 15, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada) - The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) today announced that Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is the recipient of its 2026 Design for Recycling® (DFR) Award for redesigning the packaging of its Toppik Hair Building Fibers container to improve recyclability and reduce plastic use. The award was presented today at the ReMA 2026 Conventionopens in a new tab in Las Vegas.

The redesigned container reduces total plastic use by 50%, incorporates 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, and is engineered to be more easily processed within existing recycling systems. The changes are expected to enable recovery of approximately 128,000 pounds of plastic that previously would not have been recyclable.

The updated design also eliminates problematic materials that can contaminate recycling streams and introduces a perforated shrink sleeve that allows labels to be easily removed during the recycling process, which is an often-overlooked barrier to material recovery.

"Church & Dwight's redesign shows how thoughtful packaging innovation can deliver real-world impact," said ReMA President Robin Wiener. "Products we use every day-from hair care to household goods-play a major role in the recycling system. This is a clear example of how companies can maintain product performance while significantly improving circularity."

"Church & Dwight has a strong focus on Design for Sustainability as a key attribute of our packaging developments, aligned with our Corporate Sustainability goals. We look to use the most recyclable material options, to eliminate problematic materials and reduce the environmental impact for our packaging. We also strive to use PCR content in our plastic packaging as a route to support material circularity," said the Church & Dwight Global Packaging R&D Team. "This recognition from ReMA is not only an honor to receive from an external perspective, but also allows us to celebrate internally with our organization that we are doing the right things and encourages us to do more."

As demand grows for recycled materials across manufacturing, packaging innovations are becoming increasingly important to reduce waste, strengthen domestic supply chains, and improve the efficiency of recycling systems.

The Design for Recycling® Awardopens in a new tab recognizes the steps made by manufacturers who design products with end-of-life usage, product development, and new lifecycle in mind. ReMA strives to showcase designs and products that align with its mission of being sustainable, resilient, and essential.

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The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) represents more than 1,700 companies in the U.S. and 40 countries around the globe. Based in Washington, D.C., ReMA provides advocacy, education, safety and compliance training, and promotes public awareness of the vital role recycled materials play in the U.S. economy, global trade, the environment and sustainable development.