Sustainability in Action – FS Steps Towards Eco-conscious Packaging

FS, a trusted provider of networking and communication solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its upgraded packaging designed to meet international environmental standards, including adopting environment-friendly materials, skinny design in packaging size, and plastic-free packaging solutions. This initiative is part of FS's commitment to its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

Key Initiatives of the Packaging Upgrade

Adoption of Environmentally-friendly Materials

FS offers versatile products, such as network switches, fiber cables, transceiver modules, surveillance cameras, and so on, for customers to complete IDC Solutions, Enterprise Network Solutions, Fiber Cabling Solutions, etc. To protect these goods from damage due to transportation stresses, FS designs different packaging solutions tailored to various product sizes and shapes. All the packing materials use recycled content to reduce environmental impact and increase appeal to "green" conscious consumers. The main packaging materials are:

Imported Kraft Paper for outer packaging: The new packaging uses imported kraft paper from areas rich in forest resources, ensuring a sustainable supply chain.

Recyclable PET Material for packing transceivers and NIC cards: For lightweight, durable protection, the packaging incorporates PET material that is both recyclable and eco-friendly.

Recyclable LDPE Bags for fiber cables: The plastic bags used in packaging are made of recyclable LDPE, which consumes less energy and resources during production.

EPE Foam for network switches protection: For device protection, FS has chosen 100% recyclable EPE foam, which provides excellent cushioning while being environmentally responsible.

Skinny Design in Packaging Size

Skinny design in packaging size has been significantly upgraded in two major areas: multi-item packaging and volume-reduction packing solutions.

Multi-item packaging means multiple units of a product are packaged together in a single package, instead of each item being individually packaged. In the early stages, FS’s cabling products were individually packaged in plastic, which led to a large amount of plastic waste and was time-consuming for customers to unpack these individually wrapped items. In response, FS developed a multi-item packaging solution that has been applied in FS's most popular products, such as one package that can hold ten network cables, ten patch cords, or multiple connectors. The new packing methods have received positive feedback for minimizing both unpacking time and plastic usage. The following is an example of copper patch cable in multi-item packaging.

Volume-reduction packaging means the overall size or volume of the product packaging has been reduced or optimized to take up less space. For example, in the case of the FHD MUX series, FS has made significant strides in reducing the packaging volume. The previous packaging design included a box with a plastic inner tray. The optimized packaging solution now uses a redesigned box with a paper-based inner tray, reducing volume by 50% through a redesign that replaces the plastic inner tray with a paper-based one. This change cuts plastic usage by 70g per package and lowers transportation costs by 30%. The progress enhances both sustainability and cost efficiency while maintaining product protection.

Plastic-free Packaging Solutions

Meeting growing environmental demands, FS has significantly reduced plastic usage in its packaging for security camera products. Unlike other brands that use cardboard and EPE foam, FS developed a fully paper-based packaging solution after extensive testing. This new design is characterized by being folded from a single piece of cardboard, including a box bottom, a box lid, a front side wall, and a back side wall. Each side can be foldably connected and form a protection for products. This solution effectively replaces plastic foam and has passed rigorous tests such as drop tests and transportation vibration simulations. Now, around 35 FS camera models use this innovative, eco-friendly packaging, reflecting FS's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Benefits of Packaging Upgrade

- Lower Transportation Costs: The reduced packaging volume directly translates into less space needed during transportation, which also lowers shipping costs.

- Resource Conservation: Using environment-friendly packaging materials, FS significantly reduces the consumption of natural resources, aligning with the principles of green production and sustainable development.

- Improved Recycling and Disposal: The smaller, more efficient packaging is easier to recycle and dispose of, lowering the difficulty and cost associated with waste management and supporting the circular economy.

FS remains committed to exploring and implementing innovative packaging solutions that support its sustainable development goals. The company will continue to develop and adopt eco-friendly packaging strategies that align with its ESG objectives.

About FS

FS (www.fs.com) is a trusted provider of ICT products and solutions to enterprise customers worldwide. Established in 2009, the company focuses on high-speed communications, customized product development and solution design based on professional customer needs. Leveraging dedicated R&D and testing teams, comprehensive technical service experts, a robust supply chain system, globalized warehousing centers, and convenient shopping platform, FS provides a wide range of highly efficient customer-centric ICT products, solutions and services to global vertical industry and enterprise customers across ISP, telecom, retail, education, etc.