Reducing the Use of Packing Material

Under the theme of resource conservation, waste reduction and improvement of operation efficiency, Nippon Express developed its own reusable packing materials for moving in 1992 and has been using them nationwide ever since. These materials can be used repeatedly because soiling and damage can be undone by cleaning and maintenance, helping us to substantially reduce the waste generated by the use of rolled cardboard and bubble wrap. Especially eco-packing, Ecologicompo (Full Pack), which was developed mainly by female employees, is an environment- and customer-friendly moving service in which Nippon Express employees do everything from advance packing preparation to post-packing cleanup. Our packing materials, developed by reviewing methods of packing all household goods, are reusable. For example, our tableware trunk case offers simple packing in place of the conventional practice of wrapping tableware in paper.

Pasocompo is packing material used for personal computers and other IT equipment. By wrapping items in a special film, Pasocompo minimizes vibration and shocks to packed items. The waste generated is far less compared to conventional cushioning materials such as bubble wrap and polystyrene foam. The outer box itself is strong and the special film has superior buffering capability, rendering the material reusable. Ten different sizes are available to accommodate a wide range of equipment, from mobile devices and notebook computers to desktop PCs.

The material is mainly used to pack computers, precision equipment, and other items to be sent for repair. Pasocompo has been enjoying a good reputation among customers as a packing material that is friendly to both equipment and theenvironment.