DHL Express launches recyclable packaging

DHL Express is to introduce a new range of packaging that reduces its impact on the environment and aims to simplify its services for customers.

By Ellie Duncan | Wed Aug 26, 2009

The range, made from 100 percent recyclable material, will extend from an envelope to a pallet box and includes a set of seven boxes of different sizes, two triangular tubes and four wine boxes.

It will be made available in most countries around the world by late 2009 as a phased rollout replaces the existing packaging range.

Each new item has been designed to minimize the amount of raw materials used.

Changes in the design of the packaging have increased strength and compression resistance, while total surface area of the larger boxes has been reduced.

Roland Thomas, Vice President of global products at DHL Express, commented: "We can manage any parcel from 500g to 25kg, cater to a variety of shapes and with our patented pallet box, we can increase the weight range to 100kg."