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11/04/2026

Did you know SC Johnson started as a hardwood flooring company?

In 1886, Samuel Curtis Johnson purchased a small parquet flooring business in Racine, Wisconsin, with just four employees.

In those early days, Samuel spent five days a week traveling to sell flooring for homes, churches, hotels and public buildings. On Saturdays, he returned to Racine to process orders and manage the business.

When customers asked how to care for their new floors, Samuel began experimenting with wax. In 1888, he developed Johnson’s Prepared Wax, the company’s first major product beyond hardwood floors.

These early advertisements show how the business evolved, offering powdered wax for dance floors, floor restorers and polishing brushes. They also show how SC Johnson reached customers through retailers, illustrated catalogs and instructional pamphlets.

By 1898, sales of floor wax, finishes and wood fillers had surpassed sales of the flooring itself.

As we celebrate 140 years in business, take a look at some of the early products and advertisements that helped shape the family company we are today!

10/28/2026

Colorado is among the early adopters of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging.

The state’s EPR law went into effect this year, with the hope of expanding recycling access, reducing barriers, helping reduce plastic waste and building stronger recycling habits over time. The story is just beginning.

Watch the short film and learn more: http://scjqr.io/puh9Gz

10/22/2026

Protecting communities from malaria starts with expanding access to innovative prevention tools.

In September, SC Johnson supported the deployment of more than 100,000 Guardian™ spatial repellent units across communities in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, helping strengthen local malaria prevention efforts.

The deployment is part of a broader U.S. Government agreement involving SC Johnson, the U.S. Department of State and the Global Fund, with implementation support from PMI Evolve, led by Abt Global, and local health authorities.

Together, we’re working to bring innovative mosquito-bite prevention solutions to communities where they’re needed most.

10/14/2026

What happens to packaging after we use it — and who’s responsible for it?

Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law went into effect this year, giving producers a greater role in the recycling system.

The aim is to make recycling more accessible, help reduce plastic and other packaging waste, and build stronger recycling habits over time.

Watch the short film: http://scjqr.io/puh9Gz

10/07/2026

More than half of Colorado households lack access to recycling.

This year, Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law went into effect, with the aim of making recycling more accessible to families across the state and reducing waste over time.

Our new short film looks at what EPR could mean for Colorado — and for the future of recycling.

Watch the film: https://bit.ly/4yC9aab

09/29/2026

Abandoned fishing nets. Aluminum cans. Plastic. Glass bottles. These are just some of the things volunteers found along the coastline and in the surrounding waters of Tioman Island during the Reef Check Malaysia annual Kod Blue event as part of International Coastal Cleanup Day, held with support from SC Johnson.

More than 50 residents, volunteers and government representatives took part in beach and underwater cleanups, removing more than 410 kg of marine debris in just one day.

SC Johnson is proud to be a longtime supporter of Reef Check Malaysia’s work to reduce marine waste and strengthen community-based conservation efforts.

09/23/2026

Do you remember when Windex® looked like this?
Long before the iconic blue spray bottle we know today, Windex® was sold in a glass bottle with a metal spray pump that was sold separately.

A lot has changed in 90 years. Windex® has appeared in plenty of different forms along the way, including an aerosol version introduced in 1957, wipes in 1961, and the familiar trigger sprayer added to bottles in 1977.

And that unmistakable blue? For years, many glass cleaners on the market were blue due to the popularity of Windex’s original formulation.

Windex® joined the SC Johnson family of brands in 1992, continuing a history that began back in 1936.

Swipe through nine decades of Windex® advertising and packaging from our archives. Which version do you remember?

09/18/2026

What can local waterways tell us about plastic waste?

Created by Royal Holloway, University of London and supported by SC Johnson, Ocean Plastics: Research and Action explores how plastics can travel through rivers and waterways after escaping waste systems.

Through research and real-world examples, visitors can discover how understanding these pathways helps inform human efforts to reduce plastic waste.

The exhibition is free and open to the public, now at Royal Holloway’s Egham campus.

Plan your visit: royalholloway.ac.uk/ocean-plastics

09/17/2026

As we continue celebrating 140 years in business, we’ve been digging through the SC Johnson archives and uncovering some remarkable pieces of our history.

This gem takes us back to the spring of 1939, when Frank Lloyd Wright’s Administration Building in Racine had just opened its doors. The newsreel introduces it as “the world of tomorrow,” showcasing features that must have felt remarkably modern at the time, from the abundant natural light and tubular glass to the open elevators, expansive Great Workroom and even the desks and chairs designed specifically for the building.

More than 87 years later, these distinctive details remain part of our global headquarters campus in Racine, Wisconsin. Today, visitors can still experience the Administration Building, along with Wright’s Research Tower, through SC Johnson’s campus tours.

To book a free tour: http://scjqr.io/cTXJNk

09/14/2026

Ticks aren't just a problem deep in the woods. You can encounter them in your own yard, around your neighborhood or anywhere you spend time outdoors.⁣

And because ticks and their bites can be difficult to notice, protecting yourself means taking steps before and during time outside, and checking for ticks when you come back in.⁣

Learn how simple prevention steps can help protect you and your family from tick bites and the diseases they can transmit: https://scjohnson.com/en/news-stories/blog/tackling-ticks-how-tick-control-efforts-can-help-protect-your-family-from-bites

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