Staples, Packsize to advance sustainability initiatives

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Staples, a workspace products and solutions provider, and Packsize, a sustainable packaging company, recently announced that they will deepen their dedication to advancing sustainability initiatives and fostering a healthier planet.

The partners will continue to innovate packaging solutions that prioritize sustainability and operational efficiency. Plans include enhance supply chain sustainability, exploring additional technologies and strategies to reduce waste further, and meeting the needs of environmentally conscious businesses and consumers.

“Working together, we’ve transformed packaging standards and ignited a mindset shift toward a more sustainable future,” Rod Gallaway, Packsize CEO, said. “Staples’ dedication to sustainability aligns seamlessly with Packsize’s mission, and together, we are architects of change, shaping the fabric of how business, community and the environment coexist.”

The company has partnered for more than a decade.

Staples adopted Packsize’s Right-Sized Packaging On Demand and achieved a 10 percent reduction in corrugated use per carton, a 50 percent reduction in void fill usage, and a 71 percent reduction in the weight of plastic materials. In addition, the packaging reduced the need for additional vehicles on the road by maximizing truck space.

Boston-based Staples operates in North America through e-commerce and direct sales.

Packsize introduced Right-sized Packaging on Demand in 2002.