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Are you interested in mailing products that show you care for the earth like you care for your items? In stores now, you’ll find a full line of CareMail® Brand mailing and shipping supplies. From tape & boxes to envelopes, wrap & box fill, this program is “packed” full of exciting new products!!!

While each item has its own unique sustainability story, the main focus for this product line is the use of high post-consumer recycled paper. Why? Because recycled paper production consumes 65% less energy, uses 80% less water and creates 90% less air pollution than virgin paper production.* In addition, the high post-consumer recycled content helps drive refuse out of waste streams and into new products!!

And that’s not all…all of our items are recyclable and/or biodegradable and most can even be reused!! These are all measures to help keep unnecessary waste out of our limited landfill space.

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* Source: earth911.org

By weatherstripping your home you're not only saving money, you're conserving energy and doing your part to help the environment.

Did you know:

-The average family needs to heat a home for six months out of the year.

-About 30 percent of a home's heat escapes through small cracks and holes that are not always easily detected.

-Sealing your home can translate into an annual household savings of 5-30% on the cost of fuel bills.

-Older homes are especially vulnerable to drafts, but even new homes can develop drafts as they settle. It's smart to check for drafts in any home, regardless of age, and it's easy!

Read on to learn how to identify draft-prone areas of your home, what products are available to insulate against winter's cold, and what you can do to save energy, save money, and save the environment.

Congratulations to Stan Johnson from Waukesha, Wis. His one-of-a-kind costume made out of duct tape, earned him the first place prize in the Duck® brand duct tape “Stick or Treat” Halloween Costume Contest.

The “Stick or Treat” Halloween Costume Contest rewarded three lucky winners for their creativity, originality and workmanship. Johnson donned a “Tape Measure” duct tape design to help him win the contest sponsored by Henkel Corporation, marketer of Duck® brand duct tape. The imaginative costume earned him the first place, $500 cash prize.
Johnson wanted something unique and original, so he turned to his workbench for inspiration. The sticky creation, made from rolls of gray, yellow and black duct tape, outdid 49 homemade ensembles from the United States and Canada.

-Online voting names winners of 2007 Duck® brand duct tape Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest-

AVON, Ohio (July 9, 2007) – Every student wants to stand out at his or her high school prom with a dress or tuxedo that is unique and authentic. High school students Adrienne Beiler, Salisbury, Pa., and Zac Cupler, Grantsville, Md., stuck out – literally – on their prom night, sporting homemade duds made of duct tape. And after the public voted them their favorite duct tape duo, they scored a $6,000 college scholarship.

Beiler, 15, and Cupler, 18, were named the winners of the seventh annual Duck® brand duct tape Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest, and each received a $3,000 scholarship. Salisbury-Elk Lick High School, Salisbury, Pa., was also awarded $3,000 for hosting the prom.

The duct tape duo beat out more than 180 couples from 43 states and three Canadian provinces with their sticky creations to win the first place title. Beiler was convinced to participate in the contest by her home economics teachers, who suggested Beiler could use her love of sewing to fashion the ensembles. “We worked on the dress and tuxedo for about a year and used around 40 rolls of duct tape,” said Beiler. “We came up with a design we thought would be pretty off-the-wall and just ran with it.”

The couple used brown, pink, orange, green and yellow duct tape to create the flowery Southern belle dress and traditional suit. Weighing in at 25 pounds, Beiler’s three-piece dress included a hoop skirt with multiple layers of colored duct tape and textured flowers. Cupler’s brown suit and hot pink shirt complemented his date’s ensemble. Both were accessorized to complete the look of the outfits – Cupler sported a hat and cane, while Beiler carried a duct taped parasol and handbag.

When they arrived at the prom, the reactions were those of excitement and curiosity. “Everyone loved our outfits and thought they were amazing,” said Beiler. “They couldn’t believe the outfits were really made with duct tape,” added Cupler.

New promotion rewards tales of tape with cold hard cash

Is the roll of Duck® brand duct tape in your garage worth $5,000? It just might be. No, there’s no golden ticket or special code to see if your roll is worth riches. If Duck® brand duct tape has saved your day, and you’re willing to share your story, then you are well on your way to competing for a $5,000 grand prize in the Duck ® brand Duct Tape Saves the Day Promotion.

The only thing people love more than duct tape is telling their duct tape stories. Starting May 1, 2007, potential entrants will be able to submit their story of how duct tape came to the rescue in their lives. The Duck ® brand Duct Tape Saves the Day Promotion challenges participants to share their stories on how America’s favorite fix-all – duct tape – came to the rescue and saved their day.

For years, the Duck brand has listened to consumers’ stories about how they have used Duck® brand duct tape to fix or save something, including themselves. Perfect for quick fixes and clever remedies, Duck® brand duct tape can be an essential tool for everyone from DIYers and sportsmen to travelers and crafters. Duck® brand duct tape is water-resistant, available in 20 different colors and patterns, including fluorescent orange, aqua and camouflage, and can be used in a variety of ways throughout the preparation and duration of any excursion, fashion crisis or household repair.

“I’ve heard all sorts of stories of how people have been saved by having a roll of Duck® brand duct tape on hand,” said Kim White, Manager of Market Research and Consumer Relations for Henkel Corporation. “I’ve heard tales from family outings, outdoor adventures, travel mishaps, and many others. Based on these testimonials, there is no doubt in my mind that the winner’s story will be absolutely amazing.”

Potential entrants in the Duck ® brand Duct Tape Saves the Day Promotion are required to submit their story to the company by December 31, 2007. All entries will be posted online at www.ducktapesavestheday.com, and the winners will be announced on or around January 15, 2008. The first place winner will be awarded $5,000, as well as a year’s supply of Duck® brand duct tape.

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