Nokia introduced eco-friendly product packaging in 2022 for its broadband customer premises equipment.

The new packaging eliminates non-biodegradable foam, plastic, bleaching, toxic materials, and chemical treatments.

It replaces protective plastic covers with a biodegradable version. The buffer material is made from fully recyclable carboard components in compliance with the Forest Stewardship Council.

In addition, the packaging is designed for reuse in return shipments.

Nokia used this eco-friendly packaging to deliver a new generation of gigabit-speed G.fast access nodes to Deutsche Telekom.

Nokia claimed this will lead to a 60% decrease in packaging size and a 44% reduction in the overall weight.

This will enable Nokia to ship more products per pallet and can reduce CO2 emissions from transportation by up to 60%.

“By using 100% recyclable materials we help to reduce waste and contribute to a circular economy. The packaging is also more compact, which allows more efficient transport and further reduces CO2 emissions by up to 60%,” said Nokia head of broadband networks for fixed Geert Heyninck.