Sensormatic Solutions Collaborates With REI Co-op on New, Sustainable Approach to Shipping Hard Tags
Sensormatic Solutions, part of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), has announced the elimination of single-use plastic packaging in shipping its InFuzion and magnetic alarming tag lines. This initiative, developed in collaboration with REI Co-op, aims to reduce waste and promote sustainability. The global rollout is expected to eliminate 163,700 plastic bags and prevent up to 2,400 lbs of single-use plastic from reaching landfills annually. According to recent surveys, 83% of U.S. shoppers consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, with 41% preferring products with sustainable packaging.
Sensormatic Solutions, parte di Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), ha annunciato l'eliminazione dell'imballaggio in plastica monouso per la spedizione delle sue linee di tag allarmanti InFuzion e magnetiche. Questa iniziativa, sviluppata in collaborazione con REI Co-op, mira a ridurre i rifiuti e promuovere la sostenibilità. Il lancio globale dovrebbe eliminare 163.700 sacchetti di plastica e prevenire fino a 2.400 libbre di plastica monouso dai rifiuti ogni anno. Secondo recenti sondaggi, l'83% dei consumatori americani considera la sostenibilità nelle proprie decisioni di acquisto, con il 41% che preferisce prodotti con imballaggi sostenibili.
Sensormatic Solutions, parte de Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), ha anunciado la eliminación del embalaje de plástico de un solo uso en el envío de sus líneas de etiquetas de alarma InFuzion y magnéticas. Esta iniciativa, desarrollada en colaboración con REI Co-op, tiene como objetivo reducir desperdicios y promover la sostenibilidad. Se espera que el lanzamiento mundial elimine 163,700 bolsas de plástico y evite que hasta 2,400 libras de plástico de un solo uso lleguen a los vertederos cada año. Según encuestas recientes, el 83% de los compradores en EE.UU. considera la sostenibilidad en sus decisiones de compra, siendo el 41% quienes prefieren productos con empaques sostenibles.
센서 마틱 솔루션즈(Sensormatic Solutions)는 존슨 콘트롤스(Johson Controls, NYSE: JCI)의 일환으로 InFuzion 및 자기 알림 태그 라인의 배송에 단일 사용 플라스틱 포장을 중단한다고 발표했습니다. REI Co-op와 협력하여 개발된 이 이니셔티브는 폐기물을 줄이고 지속 가능성을 촉진하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 글로벌 롤아웃은 163,700개의 플라스틱 봉투를 제거하고 연간 최대 1,100kg의 단일 사용 플라스틱이 매립지에 도달하는 것을 방지할 것으로 예상됩니다. 최근 조사에 따르면 미국 소비자의 83%가 구매 결정 시 지속 가능성을 고려하며, 41%는 지속 가능한 포장을 선호합니다.
Sensormatic Solutions, faisant partie de Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a annoncé l'élimination des emballages en plastique à usage unique pour l'expédition de ses gammes d'étiquettes d'alarme InFuzion et magnétiques. Cette initiative, développée en collaboration avec REI Co-op, vise à réduire les déchets et à promouvoir la durabilité. Le déploiement mondial devrait supprimer 163 700 sacs en plastique et empêcher jusqu'à 1 100 kg de plastique à usage unique d'atteindre les décharges chaque année. Selon des enquêtes récentes, 83 % des acheteurs américains prennent en compte la durabilité dans leurs décisions d'achat, 41 % préférant les produits dotés d'emballages durables.
Sensormatic Solutions, Teil von Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), hat die Abschaffung von Einwegplastikverpackungen für den Versand seiner InFuzion- und magnetischen Alarmetiketten bekannt gegeben. Diese Initiative, die in Zusammenarbeit mit REI Co-op entwickelt wurde, zielt darauf ab, Abfall zu reduzieren und Nachhaltigkeit zu fördern. Die globale Einführung wird voraussichtlich 163.700 Plastiktüten eliminieren und verhindern, dass jährlich bis zu 1.100 kg Einwegplastik auf Deponien gelangt. Laut aktuellen Umfragen berücksichtigen 83 % der US-Käufer Nachhaltigkeit bei ihren Kaufentscheidungen, wobei 41 % Produkte mit nachhaltiger Verpackung bevorzugen.
- Initiative will eliminate 163,700 plastic bags annually from packaging
- Will prevent 2,400 lbs of single-use plastic from reaching landfills
- Strong consumer alignment with 83% of U.S. shoppers considering sustainability in purchases
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The elimination of single-use plastic packaging in Sensormatic's tag shipping represents a modest operational improvement but has minimal financial impact on Johnson Controls' bottom line. While aligned with growing consumer sustainability preferences (
The estimated annual impact of preventing
- Brand eliminates single-use plastic packaging in shipping its InFuzion and magnetic alarming hard tags
- The global rollout follows a successful pilot program with specialty outdoor retailer, REI Co-op
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“Many of Sensormatic Solutions most successful products and processes resulted from the close partnerships we’ve built with our customers, and our new packaging initiative is no exception,” said Tony D’Onofrio, president of Sensormatic Solutions. “REI approached us to see if there was a way to reduce or eliminate plastic waste in our packaging. The Co-op assisted our product and development team every step of the way, contributing to testing, resourcing and critical feedback that validated this new packaging approach.”
This initiative aligned with Sensormatic Solutions and REI’s shared values around reducing impact while also managing the bottom line and safeguarding against shrink. According to REI, the pilot program — which tested the plastic-free packaging design — resulted in significant benefits to the retailer in terms of both waste and labor reduction due to the elimination of plastic handling.
With a global rollout to retail customers underway, Sensormatic Solutions estimates that the annual impact of the elimination of single-use plastic bags when shipping InFuzion and magnetic alarming tags to retailers will:
- Eliminate 163,700 plastic bags from packaging presentation.
- Prevent up to 2,400 lbs. of single-use plastic from potentially reaching landfills.
“At REI, we’re committed to designing waste out of our operations wherever possible and are working to achieve
Consumers’ desire for sustainable operations for retailers — from supply chain to store — is clear. In fact, a recent Sensormatic Solutions survey shows that
Sensormatic Solutions elimination of single-use plastics in shipping its InFuzion and magnetic alarming tags is just one example of the brand’s commitment to making retail more sustainable. In April 2024, Sensormatic Solutions showcased its
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About Sensormatic Solutions
Sensormatic Solutions, the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls, powers safe, secure and seamless retail experiences. For more than 50 years, the brand has been at the forefront of the industry’s fast-moving technology adoption, redefining retail operations on a global scale and turning insights into actions. Sensormatic Solutions delivers an interconnected ecosystem of loss prevention, inventory intelligence and traffic insight solutions, along with our services and partners to enable retailers worldwide to innovate and elevate with precision, connecting data-driven outcomes that shape retail’s future. Please visit Sensormatic Solutions or follow us on LinkedIn, X and our YouTube channel.
About the REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near
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