Comments on: For Staples, Eco Friendly Packaging – That ‘s not easy!

By: Jay Kilby

Jay Kilby — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:21:29 +0000

Thank you for drawing our attention to the problem, Dennis. If you would like to sign a petition asking Hewlett-Packard to reduce packaging waste, go to http://www.thepetitionsite.com/10/campaign-to-reduce-package-waste (a nonprofit, 3rd-party site).

By: H Meyer

H Meyer — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:57:09 +0000

In a time when we are trying to save our environment I am curious as to why my 1 page invoice from Staples comes in 4 pages? A cover page, 2 summary pages & a detail page. This is for every order. I would think that a company that talks about “corporate responsibility’ and ‘enviornmental excellence’ would try harder in all aspects. I am disappointed in the blatent disregard.

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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:46:07 +0000

[...] 15 Oct Staples Packaging Leaves Much to Be Desired Earlier this year, January 13th to be exact, I posted an article complaining about some very eco unfriendly secondary packaging I had received from one of our favorite suppliers, Staples. [...]

By: Dennis Salazar

Dennis Salazar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:12:08 +0000

Thank you Marc. If you want to read more about my thoughts on Amazon, please check out by blog on http://www.PackagingDigest.com. There is a new article titled “when green packaging fails” that you may find interesting.

Large companies seem to make more mistakes than smaller companies like Bad Axe because they (big companies) are a victim of their own size and success. They are focused on price and beleive they will get the best deal if they deal direct with the large, packaging product manufacturers. What they lose in the process is the critical objectivity and expereince a multi-product provider can bring to the situation.

FYI, Bad Axe is authentic when it comes to sustainability and it shows. They are probaly one of the most committed companies we have had the pleasure to meet .

Dennis

By: Marc Brown

Marc Brown — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:46:59 +0000

Awesome review Dennis. I’ve often commented to my wife about the questionable packaging used by giant companies.

Could you review the packaging from Amazon? Are there any companies (like Bad Axe Tools) whose packaging you rate highly?

regards,
Marc

By: Dennis Salazar

Dennis Salazar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:17:40 +0000

Mark.
“Enviro-mentalist”, I love it and may use it one day if you don’t mind. I think that tag indicates the difference between doing the right thing and doing the smart thing.
Certainly saving the planet is a smart thing to do but reducing costs, securing and retaining customers and presenting a better/greener corporate image also have tremendous value. Making money and saving the earth can be and must be done simultaniously or it simply won’t work, at least not for very long.

We can always count on our regular readers like you for an insightful and straight forward response.

Thanks Mark and have a great 2009!

Dennis

By: Mark Sofman

Mark Sofman — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:39:38 +0000

Dennis:

Exemplary and coherent environmental and economic advice to any business! It tells you what’s the right thing to do after close examination (analysis!) because it is economically and environmentally sensible, not because a bunch of people with signs, web pages and/or foundation money say “do it for the planet!”

Bravo – a great demonstration of the difference between “environmentalist” and “enviro-mentalist.”