Lenovo's Commercial Sustainability Initiatives in Packing

Packaged with the Environment in Mind
Lenovo is committed to minimizing environmental impact by reducing packaging size and materials while ensuring product protection.

THE COMPANY FOCUSED ON:  

    1. 1.  Recycled and Renewable Materials:

    • - Increasing the use of recycled and renewable materials in packaging.

    • - Incorporating bio-based materials to enhance sustainability.


                     

    2. 2.  Size Reduction and Reusability:

    • - Reducing product packaging size.

    • - Expanding the use of bulk and reusable packaging solutions.


                     

    3. 3.  Bamboo and Sugar Cane Fiber:

    • - Introducing eco-friendly packaging with bamboo and sugar cane fibers.

    • - Achieving 6.7% less transportation CO2 emissions in selected product shipments.


                     

    4. 4.  Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP):

    • - Researching and implementing OBP in packaging, aiming for 30% OBP mixed with 70% recycled plastic.

    • - Expanding OBP usage in various product lines, estimating 130 to 140 metric tons per year.


                     

    5. 5.  Plastic-Free Packaging:

    • - Striving for plastic-free packaging, exemplified in ThinkPad X1 and Z series.

    • - Combining bamboo fiber technology and innovative materials to eliminate 192 metric tons of plastic.


                     

    6. 6.  Supplier Specifications:

    • - Setting requirements for corrugated container packaging with a minimum of 70% post-consumer fiber content.

    • - Mandating the use of FSC certified fibers for ThinkPad products and select consumer notebooks.


                     

    7. 7.  Bulk Packaging:

    • -   Offering bulk and reusable bulk packaging options for select products in specific regions.