These soap pads are made out of recycled plastic and outperform steel wool without rusting or splintering. And the Never Scratch pads even can be used on Teflon and other delicate surfaces. M has recycled the equivalent of 10 million two liter plastic containers to make these soap pads. That's a million pounds of plastic. Recycling plastic, as we do, not only is good for the environment but it lowers our cost of raw materials.
Personal recognition is important, too.
One of our newest Carlton Society members is the youngest ever. Matthew Scholz is only in his 30s and a 3M scientist for only about a decade. He already holds 14 patents and is named inventor on 19 additional patent applications. Matt Scholz is principal inventor of Scotchcast brand orthopedic casting materials. They are the leading fiberglass replacement for plaster casts on broken arms and legs.