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Roberto Mendez, COO, Duracell: Thank you for joining us today to celebrate our team at Fairburn and the work Duracell and Walmart are doing together.
Ramon Velutini, President of the Americas, Duracell: Our proprietary ingredients and technology, like Duracell's Power Boost ingredients, child safe technology and our lithium point batteries is what makes us built different. This has been the point of difference in our crowded marketplace, and we're proud to build on what sets us apart. With this new, exciting packaging and display innovation,
Tyler Lehr, SVP, Walmart: Walmart's not only on a mission to improve customer experience wherever we can, but also become a regenerative company. The removal of plastic from Duracell's packaging is directly aligned with this mission.
Roberto Mendez, COO, Duracell: The new USA assembled more sustainable packaging includes a new paper blister, which removes all of the plastic and easy to read product details on each bag of batteries, allowing for an easier shopping experience. This change is a major step in packaging sustainability for the brand. I will reduce Duracells use of plastic and overall waste leading to additional environmental benefits, such as the reduction of packaging material by listen to this 855,000 pounds per year, which is the equivalent weight of 71 African elephants. The elimination of 172 metric tons of CO2 from landfills annually, and approximately 2,700 fewer pallets are required for storage and transportation.
Ramon Velutini, President of the Americas, Duracell: Duracell led the industry in rolling out a paper-based packaging at Walmart that will reduce plastic by up to a hundred percent depending on the battery size and type.
Mario Avery, Fairburn Mayor: I just want to thank Walmart and Duracell, who is headquartered in the city of Fairburn. Again, we are very proud of that for making a mark in this industry that will never be erased,
Roberto Mendez, COO, Duracell: I have to thank each and every one of you for the important role you play in bringing this important initiative to consumers.
Tyler Lehr, SVP, Walmart: I look forward to our continued collaboration with Duracell. Thank you all very much. Great work, and let's go on.
