Sprint to Save $2.1M With Eco-Friendly Packaging

November 5, 2009

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By redesigning packaging for its phone accessories, Sprint expects to save $2.1 million annually in packaging costs.

This represents a 35 percent reduction in packaging costs, according to a press release, and a corresponding reduction in 647 tons of waste annually.

The new packaging — which is made of recyclable PET 1, replacing PVC — is 20-40 percent smaller than the packaging it replaces.

Ink on the packaging is now soy-based, instead of petroleum-based.

Paperboard used in the packaging is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

For items purchased online, Sprint will ship to consumers using a new packaging air pillow that contains less resin and is biodegradable.

The new packaging will be used on the following items:

Samsung Instinct HD Protective Carry Wallet
Blackberry Tour Holster
Motorola i856 Holster
Jabra C150 Behind The Ear Wired Headset
HTC Hero Silicone Gels
Samsung Reclaim Clear Ice Phone Cover
Samsung Instinct HD Gels
Samsung Intrepid i350 Silicone Gels
Micro-USB Vehicle Power Charger
Palm Micro- USB VPA
Mini USB VPA -Rim 7250/7520/7100i/Ppc6700
Samsung VPA – M300.M510

The Green Carrier Matrix from ABI Research recently ranked Sprint/Nextel No. 2 among mobile phone companies based on the environmental impact of its network infrastructure, green network equipment, green handsets and handset recycling. AT&T was ranked No. 1.

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