As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, global tooling manufacturer
Seco Tools is transitioning to environmentally-friendly packaging made from 98-100% recycled materials, a move that will result in an estimated reduction of 131 tons of CO
2 emissions annually.
The company, which has a UK subsidiary
Seco Tools (UK) Ltd in Alcester, says this is a key step toward reaching its ambitious sustainability goals, which includes achieving operational ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and reaching 90% circularity by 2030. The new packaging, made of 98-100% recycled polypropylene or polyethylene depending on the supplier, maintains the same high standards of quality and functionality that customers expect while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Seco says its customers can rest assured that the transition to recycled grey plastic packaging will not affect the quality, and the durable and reliable packaging will continue to protect tools effectively, while also helping to reduce environmental impact.
To ensure a seamless and waste-minimising transition, Seco will first use its existing stock of white virgin plastic packaging before fully adopting the grey recycled alternative. Throughout this period, customers may receive a mix of both packaging types.
Maria Blomqvist, Seco’s vice president (sustainability and EHS), said: “At Seco, sustainability is more than a responsibility — it is an opportunity to lead by example. By transitioning to recycled plastic packaging, we are taking another critical step toward reducing our environmental footprint while maintaining the high quality our customers expect.”
The transition to sustainable packaging aligns with the Seco purpose to make manufacturing fast, easy, and sustainable. Seco says that customers who choose its products are actively contributing to a greener future by supporting a company dedicated to ‘eco-conscious’ manufacturing.