Colgate Launches UK Vegan Toothpaste, Shares Recyclable Tube Technology
Executive Summary
Colgate rolls out first recyclable toothpaste tube in UK with launch of Smile for Good. Selling now in retailers including Tesco and Morrisons, the line featuring Protection and Whitening versions is the first toothpaste certified by the Vegan Society.
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