“The customized swab, and more importantly, the team at Puritan who worked with us—starting with our rep—provided us with the perfect sampling tool. And, we’re excited to see the results of this research using this swab.”
— Emily Curd, Research Associate, University of California

Environmental Stewardship

Puritan shares your concern for our environment. Established in 1919 as Hardwood Products Company, Puritan has always utilized white birch in the manufacturing of single-use items and has long been involved in the stewardship of the woodlands of northern New England.

Puritan Medical a Green Company

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that runs on renewable energy:

Puritan runs on 100% renewable energy (wood process waste) for all building heat
Puritan runs on 100% renewable energy (wood process waste) for all building hot water
Puritan runs on purchased electricity that is generated from 10% renewable energy sources
Puritan runs on 100% renewable energy (wood process waste) for all manufacturing process drying and steam conditioning

Puritan Recycles:

100% of paper and corrugate waste
100% of glass waste
100% of metal waste

Competitive Research Study shows Puritan’s foam swabs provide superior influenza detection. A recent study conducted by Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio has concluded that Puritan's foam swabs outperform flocked swabs for detecting influenza.

Environmental Stewardship

Percent of packaging manufacturing facility that runs on renewable energy:

Puritan Recycles:

Percent of packaging manufacturing facility
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