Commitment to Sustainability
3M thinks, works, and acts in ways to help the world be more sustainable, and the Consumer Business team is no different. We are committed to using 3M science to improve lives and are constantly working to build sustainability into our manufacturing operations, products, and packaging for the future. We are proud that our Hutchinson, Minnesota plant, which makes ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tapes, achieved zero landfill status in 2020. In addition to waste-reduction efforts, several of our facilities have made notable reductions in water or energy use.
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A By-Product of Better Engineering
Zero-Waste-to-Landfill Manufacturing
We have a long track record of reusing and recycling the by-products generated during the manufacturing of our products:
- Our 3M plant in Hutchinson, Minnesota continues to reuse and recycle the by-products generated during the manufacturing of Scotch® Magic™ Tape, Scotch® Painter’s Tapes and other 3M products. Learn more.
- We’ve maintained our zero-waste-to-landfill status at our 3M plant in Cynthiana, Kentucky where our Scotch™ Packaging Tapes are proudly manufactured.
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Sticking to What Matters
Alternative Adhesives and Coatings
Scotch™ Brand uses a variety of alternative adhesives and coatings, including solvent-free, plant-based and water-based options, to help reduce factory emissions with fewer solvents:
- All Scotch™ Packaging Tapes are made with solvent-free adhesives.
- Scotch™ Plant-Based Magic™ Tape uses 66% plant-based adhesive.
- Scotch™ Paper Tape is made with water-based coatings.
- Scotch® Contractor Grade Masking, Heavy Duty Masking and Rough Surface Painter’s tapes are made from renewable, natural rubber.
- ScotchBlue™ Original and Sharp Line Painter’s Tapes are made with solvent-free adhesive.
Sustainable Product Features
We are also building Sustainability Value Commitments into the products we sell to consumers, demonstrating how that product drives impact for the greater good. Examples of Sustainability Value Commitments for new products include reusability, recyclability, energy/waste/water savings, responsible sourcing, and/or recycled or renewable raw materials.
Scotch® Brand has a full line of painter’s and masking tapes to help people conquer whatever surface they’re painting. Our suite of tapes include many sustainability aspects including being made with post-consumer waste and renewable resources, solvent-free adhesive, natural rubber and recycled fiber.
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Jodi Bond shows us how to refresh an outdoor living space with creative patterns using Scotch® Exterior Surface Tape (2097) for a completely new look! -
Jen Woodhouse creates a cozy office nook using ScotchBlue™ Sharp Lines (2093) and Scotch® Delicate Surface Painter’s Tape (2080) incorporating beautiful wall stripes. -
Stephen and David show how they revamped a stunning staircase area using ScotchBlue™ Sharp Lines Painter’s Tape (2093).
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Our Partnership with Project Backboard and the Taj Gibson Foundation in Brooklyn, New York
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The best paint jobs are those that elevate their surroundings. They take an average surface and make it so much more. That’s why Scotch® Painter's Tape teamed up with the Taj Gibson Foundation (Pro Basketball Player), Project Backboard and artist Steph Costello to transform a basketball court in Brooklyn, New York.
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With a few cans of paint, a handful of volunteers, and a whole lot of Scotch® Painter’s Tape, we created a vibrant and welcoming gathering space for local community members!
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“This neighborhood means a lot to me. There’s so many different memories. It was a place that taught me good values. They raised me. The court has had some ups and downs over the years. I was just seeing it deteriorate over time.” – Taj Gibson
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“I want people to feel a sense of energy, a sense of joy. We had some kids come by and one of the young girls said, I can see color from my window now, I’m so excited! When you put effort and care into something, children recognize that.” – Steph Costello
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“Project Backboard’s mission is to make sure that all communities have a safe and inviting place to play community basketball.” – Dan Peterson
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Learn more at scotchbrand.com/painterstape.
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Our Partnership with Young Aspirations Young Artists (YAYA) in New Orleans, Louisiana
YAYA empowers creative young people through visual arts education. Combined with entrepreneurial and life-skills training, this program equips young artists with the skills they need to thrive as leaders.
For more than 30 years, YAYA has served as a creative community where young people have the freedom, opportunities, and resources to discover their passions and artistic voices. YAYA is an incubator for young talent and has nurtured generations of culture-bearers and creative thinkers who are now professional artists, designers, teachers, and leaders — in New Orleans and across the country.
Scotch® Painter’s Tape partnered with YAYA and artist, Matt W. Moore, to create a welcoming space full of energy and color, providing inspiration to young artists for years to come.
