Logitech International has made significant progress in transitioning from plastic clamshell packaging to paper for its core mice product categories.
The shift is nearly complete and is set to remove 660 tonnes (t) of plastic annually.
This initiative is also expected to reduce 6,000t of carbon dioxide emissions per year, the equivalent of removing more than 37 million single-use plastic water bottles from circulation.
The global transition to paper-based packaging across the company’s products is expected to conclude by the end of 2025.
Logitech personal workspace solutions general manager Delphine Donné said: “Shifting away from plastic clamshell packaging marks a significant step toward our goal of completely eliminating single-use plastics from our portfolio.
“This milestone is about 90% complete and is our largest packaging endeavour to date.
“Before this transition, we successfully eliminated 1,800t of packaging material by implementing design modifications in other areas across our packaging. Every step forward brings us closer to saying goodbye to single-use plastic.”
A study conducted in partnership with GlobeScan found that 61% of consumers globally plan to choose recyclable packaging in the near future.
The company’s packaging overhaul comes as part of a wider push to tackle waste caused by single-use plastics and mixed-material packaging.
Logitech’s initiatives include Forest Stewardship Council-(FSC) certified paper packaging, as well as the Single-Use Plastics Policy launched in 2021 to reduce plastic waste.
Additionally, the company has phased out plastic shrink wrap in its gaming division, replacing it with sustainable materials such as paper pulp hang tabs and wood fibre-based bags.
Logitech packaging head Bliss Buter-Thompson said: “People increasingly value and actively seek out packaging less harmful to the environment.
“Using paper instead of single-use plastic enhances the customer experience by making packaging easier to open, visually appealing, and informative.
“At the same time, we can optimise the weight and size of the package and lower the product carbon footprint – all in alignment with meeting our customers’ needs.”
In July last year, Logitech said that it made steady progress in reducing product carbon emissions by embedding sustainability principles into its entire design portfolio.
