1. Honeywell’s Programmable Thermostat
Walmart Packaging
Product Name:
Honeywell’s Programmable Thermostat
Category of Packaging:
Plastic, thermoformed
Packaging issues:
Large product-to-package ratio results in excessive packaging materials, thereby reducing shelf space.
Large outer clamshell and insert tray could be redesigned to yield a lower product-to-package ratio, thereby saving on materials and energy consumed in the manufacture, conversion and transport of package;
This would also result in more product per pallet, hence, more product per truck.
Suggested Solution:
Approx. 35% reduction in material consumed for package;
Approx. 35% reduction in GHG emissions throughout package’s life cycle.
Estimated Material and GHG Savings:
Unavailable
Estimated $ Savings:

2. Walmart Packaging: Sample, illustrative*
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Product Name:
Alexis High Efficiency Toilet
Category of Packaging:
Plastic, Cardboard
Packaging issues:
Excessive packaging material reduces shelf space
Products were damaged upon delivery
Suggested Solution:
Reshape carton so that sides are slanted—less material per carton, stronger construction for less damage in transport, and more products per shipping container and per shelf
Estimated Material and GHG Savings:
15% total logistics cost savings
Unavailable
Estimated $ Savings:
*For illustration only; Information in this sample slide has not yet been confirmed by the Sam’s packaging team