New packaging strategy: Huber+Suhner targets fiber optic sustainability

Huber+Suhner, the Swiss leader in electrical and optical connectivity, has announced a significant expansion of its green manufacturing initiative, successfully integrating sustainable packaging across 11 key product families.

Source: RecyclingToday

By pivoting to circular materials and process optimization, the company reports it has eliminated over 743,000 single-use plastic bags and replaced 1.5 million twist cable ties with eco-friendly alternatives. Most notably, the transition of 35,500 blister packages to 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) has resulted in a verified 50% reduction in packaging-related CO2 emissions for selected fiber modules.

2025 was a step in the right direction. 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.

^{Lana Ollier, Head of global sustainability, Huber+Suhner}

Engineering Sustainability into the Core

The initiative reflects a strategic shift from “added-on” environmental measures to a “designed-in” philosophy. According to Lana Ollier, Head of Global Sustainability at Huber+Suhner, the milestones achieved in 2025 prove that technical performance and ecological responsibility are not mutually exclusive.