How Do People Brush Their Teeth?
With the understanding that oral health — which starts with good brushing — directly impacts physical health and overall well-being, Colgate-Palmolive’s Global Toothbrush Division set out to discover...
View ArticleHow We’re Revolutionizing the Pet Microbiome
Every animal has billions of microorganisms living in and on its body. People and pets, the squirrels in the park, and the penguins at the bottom of the world — we all have them. The scientific name...
View ArticleConnected: The Story of the World’s Smartest Toothbrush
Engineer, entrepreneur, and father of three, Thomas Serval wished his children were excited to brush their teeth. While the rest of us may try to coax our younger ones with stickers, songs, or even...
View ArticleBuilding Healthier Futures Through Global Innovation
New ideas can come from anywhere. Anyplace. Anytime. From any person and any team. And it’s helped Colgate-Palmolive to grow, innovate and succeed for over 200 years. Raj Kohli, Vice President of...
View ArticleGiving Employees the Freedom To Innovate
Passion is innovation fuel. It propels us to challenge ourselves, to solve the hard problems, to keep at it in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. And it’s why the Colgate Innovation Fund...
View ArticleHow Could Protex Make Antibacterial Soaps Naturally Strong?
Flax goes by many names. As a cloth, it’s called linen. As a wood finish, it’s called linseed oil. And to botanists, it’s called Linum usitatissimum. That Latin suffix translates to “most useful,” an...
View ArticleOn Select Packaging Lines, We’ve Reduced Energy Usage by 15%. Here’s How.
To create a healthier, more sustainable future for all, we have to be innovative. That’s why Colgate-Palmolive is committed to our company-wide goal of achieving net-zero carbon in our operations by...
View ArticleDeveloping Fragrances ‘Soft as a Mother’s Love’
There’s more to smell than we may realize. When you take a whiff of a bouquet of flowers or a home-cooked meal, molecules from the smells enter your nose and make their way toward parts of your brain...
View ArticleA Big Commitment to Small Paws
In June 2021, Colgate opened its Small Paws Innovation Center in Topeka, Kansas — one more step in our journey to reimagine a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet. The newest...
View ArticleColgate Recyclable Tube Wins Prestigious Edison Patent Award
Colgate’s groundbreaking recyclable tube recently won the Research & Development Council of New Jersey’s Edison Patent Award, the most prestigious patent award in the state. Dr. Jun Wang, a...
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