Xaar slashes its plastic consumption

Xaar has cut its plastic consumption by 1.2 tonnes per year by introducing new packaging across its printhead portfolio.

To reduce packaging and improve sustainability, all Xaar’s printheads will be shipped in fully recyclable and biodegradable cardboard packs by the end of the year. Furthermore, different printhead variants will be despatched to customers in one shipment package, helping to reduce the amount of packaging used and reduce the carbon footprint of transportation. Dave Read, head of materials at Xaar, said: “The new sustainable packs are fully recyclable, providing greater environmental benefits than the plastic clam shell boxes we had previously been using. With the move to cardboard we have not only removed a large amount of single-use plastic, we have also made our packaging easier for customers to recycle, while still providing the necessary protection and clear branding our printheads require.” The new style packaging is being rolled out with the launch of the new Xaar 2002 printhead range and the Xaar 1003 printheads, with the rest of Xaar’s portfolio to follow throughout the year.