Rayner has updated the packaging for its ophthalmic products to reduce the company’s carbon footprint, and to improve ease of use for customers.
The changes include:
- Replacing traditional paper instructions for use documents with a QR code to enable downloading of the relevant documents as needed. This will result in the elimination of 35 tonnes of paper every year,
- Switching from a plastic tray and lid container to a pouch, resulting in an 83% reduction in single-use plastic packaging waste,
- A 30% reduction in energy usage due to changes to the manufacturing process, and
- Updates to the carton to improve tamper-proofing and robustness during transport.
These improvements contribute to Rayner’s environmental sustainability goals (ESG) for 2024, following recent recognition as being in the top 17% of companies in the 2023 EcoVadis ratings. With a network of over 130,000 rated companies, EcoVadis is a global provider of business sustainability ratings.
It’s important to recognise the effect our actions have on the environment and take action where possible
Noting that “environmental responsibility is important at Rayner” Chief Executive Officer Tim Clover, said: “With easier-to-use cartons, vastly reduced plastic packaging waste, the removal of paper IFU leaflets and lower energy manufacturing processes, we’re making strides to develop not only a better experience for our customers, but a reduced environmental impact too. It’s important to recognise the effect our actions have on the environment and take action where possible to mitigate the impact of cataract surgery.”
