1915-Dr. Foresst C. Shaklee,Develops Vitalized Minerals .
1960-Shaklee introduces Basic-H concentrated organic cleaner , one of the first nontoxic , biodegradable cleaners.
1961-Dr.Shaklee creates instant protein , one of the first soy protein isolate formulas !
1972-The Shaklee corporation introduces Basic-L , one of the first biodegradable laundry detergents without phosphates, nitrates or borates .
1981-Shaklee introduces the first plant-based sustained-release delivery system for vitamin C !
1982-Shaklee becomes A fortune 500 company , is that not amazing?
1983 the first American ascent up Mt. Everest without supplemental oxygen powered by Shaklee nutrition.
1987-Shaklee is selected by Jacques Cousteau and the Cousteau Society to provide environmentally friendly cleaning products to use abroad their research vessels , the Clypso & Alcyone.
1989-Shaklee helps build schools and health clinics , and plants more then 1 million trees in Asia through a partnership with the American Himalayan Foundation , an organization chaired by Sir Edmund Hillary .
1990-Shaklees , nontoxic and biodegradable Basic-H is chosen as the one of the first official Earth day products.
1991-Shaklee household cleaners and personal care products are selected for use in the Biosphere 2 project in Arizona.
1991 Shaklee introduces Basic-D one of the first phosphate-free automatic dish washing detergents , is that not great for the environment?
1992-Shaklee cares A nonprofit organization is established and dedicated to providing relief from natrual disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes whose severity has been compounded by climate change , we care about our planet !
1993- Shaklee develops and supplies NASA with a customized re hydration beverage for the Space Shuttle Astronauts called AstroAde , which is still used to this very day by NASA..
1996- Shaklee-powered world-class athletes win eight GOLD METALS in Atlanta Ga.
1998 Shaklee introduces Enfuselle. One of the first nutrition-based skin care lines-which is supported by seven patents and a million dollars in clinical studies !
2000- Shaklee becomes the FIRST COMPANY IN THE WORLD to obtain climate neutral certification and TOTALLY OFFSET ITS CARBON EMISSI0NS , resulting in a net-zero impact on the enviorment!
2000 Shaklee open its World Headquarters , one of the first green ,energy-saving award-winning buildings designed using sustainable materials , including sustainable wood,recycled carpets , and recycled plastics .
2002-Shaklee receives the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Protection Award !
2003-Shaklee introduces Minerelles , one of the first natural mineral-based cosmetic lines .
2004-Roger Barnett becomes Chairman and CEO .
2004- again Shaklee-powered world-class athletes win 15 GOLD MEDALS IN ATHENS, GREECE !
2005 Shaklee introduces one of the first interferon-boosting immunity formulas ; NutriFeron .
2006 U.S. Ski TEAM and U.S. Snowboarding , Shaklee-powered athletes , win 10 GOLD MEDALS in TURIN ITALY !
2006- Shaklee hold its first-ever carbon neutral conference in San Francisco !
2006- Dr. Wangari Maathal the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner , becomes Global Ambassador of the Shaklee A Million trees A Million Dreams . campaign !
2007- Shaklee is selected as a U.S EPA Climate Leader and is the EPA’s first consumer products company to offset 100% of its carbon emissions and use 100% GREEN POWER !
2007- Shaklee became the first company in the WORLD to offset its carbon emissions by providing sustainable energy to electrify villages in Africa in partnership with the Earth institute at Columbia University .
2007- Shaklee introduces a revolutionary weight management line called CINCH , and a safe and natural home care line called Get Clean !
2007- Shaklee is commended by former President Bill Clinton and recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative for its leader-ship in offsetting carbon emissions by creating renewable energy in Africa.
2007- Shaklee introduces Vitalizer , with an exclusive, breakthrough delivery system with 80 bio-optimized nutrients clinically proven to create a foundation for a longer , healthier life..
2007- Shaklee is honored with Global Green U.S.As Organizational Design award for its outstanding leader-ship role in effecting positive environmental change.
2007- The largest study of long-term supplement user conducted in collaboration with researchers from the UC Berkley School of Public Health determines that people who took Shaklee supplements had markedly better health than people who took no supplement or other brands of multivitamins. I want to say that this statement is true , every time I go to the doctor he cannot believe how good my blood work is …
2007- Shaklee is awarded the Stevie for Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program by the American Business Awards
2007- Shaklee launches Tru-Infinity the first patent-pending compensation plan to reward through true infinity (another great reason to work for this great company.)
2007- Shaklee Get Clean Basic-H2 and Dish Wash concentrates win the PTPA (Parent Tested Parent Approved) Media Inc. SEAL OF APPROVAL !!
2007- Shaklee introduces Vivix , a revolutionary breakthrough in cellular anti-aging . In laboratory studies , the ingredients in Vivix have been shown to impact the four key mechanisms of cellular aging . All natural .Patent pending. Clinically tested key ingredients . Exclusive to Shaklee alone…
2009- Shaklee named to the top 20 Retail Partner list by the EPA Green Power Partnership.
2009- Roger Barnett is honored with a Clean Air Award from the breathe California in recognition of the Shaklee corporation contributions to reducing the effects of global warming and improving air quality.
2009- Shaklee is honored with the Business Environmental Award for Sustainability from Acrerra: Action for a Healthy Planet !
2009- Shaklee commemorates the planting of the 1 millionth tree in its A Million trees A Million Dreams , campaign with the program Global Ambassador and 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai and California’s Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger .