Companies are constantly looking for new ways to satisfy consumer and public needs. Product Care guidelines give a high priority to ensuring that products can be manufactured and used safety and do not have an adverse impact on the environment.     Product Care companies promote stewardship objectives by purchasing the material and services needed to manufacture and market products from companies that share their strong commitments.     Participating in Product Care means being a good employer and a good neighbor. Product Care companies recognize the value of strong manufacturing safeguards that protect workers, the environment and the community.     Once a product has been manufactured, it passes through a number of channels before reaching the ultimate user. While manufacturers may not always have control of the product, Product Care guidelines call for them to establish procedures to protect personnel, property and the environment during storage and distribution.       Information is often the key to using a product safely or responding quickly to an unexpected incident. Product Care guidelines help companies provide the proper information needed for routine use and response to any unexpected incidents.     Consumers appreciate the fact that modern products make life easier and better, but they also want to know about any health and environmental risks. Product Care companies are committed to participating in the public discussion about the benefits and risks of modern society.     Product Care considerations extend through the final stage in a product’s life cycle: disposal. Product Care companies design products to minimize disposal needs, but they also consider the impact product ingredients and packages will have on municipal solid waste or sewage handling systems and strive to make them compatible.