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Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #2: P&G Debuts Paper Deodorant Tube

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Pat Reynolds' report on a paper-based deodorant tube from Procter & Gamble Beauty came in at #2 on the list.

Beginning May 1 these paper tubes for deodorant from P&G will be available in 500 Walmart stores in the U.S.
Beginning May 1 these paper tubes for deodorant from P&G will be available in 500 Walmart stores in the U.S.

Pat Reynolds reported in April 2020 about the announcement that, beginning in May at 500 Walmart stores in the U.S., both Old Spice and Secret brand deodorants will be introduced in all-paper, plastic-free, tube packaging.

Procter & Gamble Beauty has announced that beginning this May at 500 Walmart stores in the U.S., both Old Spice and Secret brand deodorants will be introduced in all-paper, plastic-free, tube packaging.

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