Green Technology

Wal-Mart's push towards becoming more green has spill over effects to retailers and customers.  Examples are that they are one of the largest seller of CFBs and their redesigned milk "bottle" that reduces packaging and waste and allows significantly more milk to be shipped per truck.

An extension of this was their challenge to reduce packaging - which HP accepted ... and came up with a novel way to ship laptops to retailers ...

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" ... Walmart asked electronics manufacturers to ... reduce environmental impact, HP ... was up for the challenge. ...a winning solution that reduced packaging materials by 97%.*"

"HP developed a sturdy and stylish messenger bag ... Protect Messenger Bag guards the notebook during shipping and is put directly on a Walmart shelf. Customers leave Walmart with just their new notebook, accessories and a convenient, reusable messenger bag— and avoid the hassle and waste of boxes and excess packaging.

 
"*...HP has reduced 97% of the amount of packaging waste the customer will need to discard. ...Factoring in the master carton, HP has reduced 65% of the packaging waste©"

 

Via:  HP  LINK