Open Systems [edit]. A system that interfaces and interacts with its environment, by receiving inputs from and delivering outputs to the outside, is called an open system.
Colgate (toothpaste) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Colgate (sub-brand of Colgate-Palmolive) is an oral hygiene product line of toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes and dental floss. Colgate toothpaste was first sold by the company in 1873, sixteen years after the death of the founder, William Colgate. 1 History.
Tom's of Maine, a popular line of natural toiletries, is owned by Colgate-Palmolive -- a Fortune 500 company with $15 billion in revenues last year. Tom's of Maine is not the only earthy beauty company backed by a major American corporation. Rather, it's a common trend in the world of personal care products.