Abbott develops sustainable packaging guidelines

摘要

In 2008, Abbott Laboratories developed new packaging guidelines to help packaging and purchasing professionals make more sustainable choices. A sustainable packaging team, representing all company areas, drives its efforts. The global healthcare company's initial goal is to reduce by 5% the amount of packaging used in key products by 2013.rnThe Abbott Park, IL-based company's approach begins with designing packaging that uses less material. It also looks for opportunities to purchase corrugated packing materials from certified sustainable sources. Abbott's guidelines call for careful management in the use of such materials as polyvinyl chloride, which has become a matter of concern in recent years. "We are committed to reducing its use, where possible, in our packaging," says the report.