Sealed Air, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has teamed up with electronics retailer Best Buy to introduce more sustainable packaging options. This partnership aims to promote a circular economy by using more recycled materials in packaging for Best Buy products shipped across North America.
Sealed Air’s packaging experts have worked with Best Buy to provide them with a variety of eco-friendly packaging solutions that help reduce the reliance on virgin plastic. These solutions include:
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BUBBLE WRAP® brand High Recycled Content Bubble Cushioning:
Made with at least 90% recycled plastic, this cushioning is certified by How2Recycle (H2R) for Store Drop-Off recycling at participating retailers.*
BUBBLE WRAP® brand Recycled Content Inflatable Air Pillows:
Containing a minimum of 50% recycled plastic, including 30% post-consumer recycled plastic, these pillows are also H2R-approved for Store Drop-Off recycling.*
BUBBLE WRAP® brand Paper Bubble Mailers:
These mailers are made with at least 38% recycled paper content and are curbside recyclable. They are also H2R-certified as Widely Recyclable, meaning they are accepted by 60% of recycling facilities across the United States.Best Buy is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has made significant strides in incorporating sustainable practices into its supply chain. Tim Dunn, Best Buy’s head of environmental sustainability, stated that the partnership with Sealed Air has been instrumental in further integrating the circular economy into their operations, promoting waste reduction through recycling and providing packaging made with recycled content.
Beyond providing these packaging solutions, Sealed Air has also helped Best Buy establish a system for collecting plastic waste from their distribution centers for recycling. This comprehensive approach to sustainable packaging is a testament to the commitment of both companies to environmental responsibility and responsible waste management practices.
Sealed Air is a global leader in packaging solutions that integrate sustainability, performance, and automation. Their products and services serve a wide range of industries, including food, medical, e-commerce, logistics, and industrial operations. Sealed Air’s goal is to deliver packaging solutions that preserve products, protect goods, and optimize packaging processes while minimizing environmental impact.
