Huber + Suhner Shifts to rPET Packaging, Eliminates Single-Use Plastic Bags

Huber + Suhner, a Swiss-based global provider of electrical and optical solutions, has transitioned its fiber optic cable blister packs to recycled PET (rPET). The company eliminated over 743,000 single-use plastic bags and replaced 1.5 million twist cable ties with paper-based alternatives across 11 product families. This packaging overhaul reduces environmental impact while enhancing product protection. Lana Ollier, head of Global Sustainability at Huber + Suhner, stated: “Removing single-use plastic items and moving more product families to recyclable and sustainable materials show what’s possible when sustainability is designed in, not added on. We’ve proven that better product packaging not only cuts emissions but protects performance and simplifies logistics.” The initiative incorporates FSC-certified recyclable paper for connector and cable ties, plus rPET for Lisa, Sylfa HD, and Ianos fiber modules. These updates improve durability, dust protection, and transport efficiency through lighter weight. Installation waste decreases, and handling benefits from quick-open, dust-free paper and stackable blister designs.