July 16, 2020
Here’s how we’re eliminating plastic from all consumer product packaging by the end of 2021
On June 5th, World Environment Day, Signify announced that we’re eliminating plastic from all consumer product packaging by the end of 2021.
Signify currently uses over 2.5 million kilos of plastic per year. Which means there’s a lot of ground to cover to get all the way to zero!
As Robbert says, “So far, great teamwork across departments, a lot of effort, and a lot of discipline, have been what’s made the difference.”
Also, it’s not only a matter of finding non-plastic substitutes for all the packaging components. Packaging plays an important role in consumer choice and consumer experience. “Nobody buys a product for its packaging, but for the transition to be successful, the result must look great, distinguish our product from the competition, not cost too much, and provide protection during transport.”
Faced with the challenge of making plastic-free packaging, colleagues have been working diligently, from tinkering with icon sizing and placement to get an even better-looking label design to exploring options for window shapes and sizes. And other colleagues are working to source suitable packaging that keeps our sophisticated and delicate products safe through their whole journey from factory to the home.
“There’s a lot of work still to do,” Robbert says, “But our plastic-free LED lamps packaging are already on the shelves in Europe, and that’s given us a milestone to celebrate.”
As Signify looks to continued leadership in sustainability, this shift to plastic-free packaging is an important – and timely – one.
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