Poste Italiane Promotes Eco-Friendly Shipping with Recycled Packaging

Poste Italiane is enhancing its commitment to environmental sustainability by introducing a new range of 100% recycled cardboard envelopes and boxes, now available in over 4,000 post offices across Italy. This initiative aligns with their role as a Premium Logistics Partner for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Details

The recycled cardboard used for these containers is Forest Stewardship Council certified, ensuring responsible sourcing and environmental protection. The packaging features playful graphics inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic disciplines of Milano Cortina 2026.

The design on the front of the cardboard packaging showcases athletes competing for Olympic gold. Each envelope and box is marked with a "100% recycled" logo and includes a central design of a sports figure engaged in a different discipline, unique to each format.

Key Features of the Eco-Friendly Packaging:

• Material: 100% Recycled Cardboard
• Certification: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
• Design: Olympic and Paralympic Games Milano Cortina 2026 inspired graphics
• Availability: Over 4,000 post offices in Italy

Here's a summary of the certifications and design elements:

Distribution Across Italy

These recycled cardboard envelopes and boxes are being distributed not only in major cities such as Bologna, Naples, and Rome, but also in the post offices of the Olympic region, including Cortina, the Ampezzano municipalities, Milan and its province, and the centers of Val di Fiemme. They are also available in hundreds of charming Italian villages throughout the country.

Before we get to the next section, here is some information on availability dates:

Availability and Duration

The availability of these recycled and recyclable products dedicated to the MiCo 2026 Games will last until the end of the sports event.

Commitment to Sustainability

Poste Italiane's initiative reflects a growing emphasis on sustainable practices within the postal service, aligning with global efforts to reduce environmental impact. By offering eco-friendly packaging options, Poste Italiane enables customers to participate in environmentally conscious shipping.

Let's take a look at Poste Italiane's environmental goals:

Benefits of Using Recycled Packaging

Utilizing recycled packaging offers numerous environmental benefits. It reduces the demand for virgin materials, lowers energy consumption, and minimizes waste sent to landfills.

Environmental Advantages:

• Reduces demand for virgin materials
• Lowers energy consumption
• Minimizes landfill waste

Recycled materials can significantly decrease environmental impact:

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification ensures that the cardboard is sourced from responsibly managed forests. This certification guarantees that the forests are managed in an environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable manner.

Milano Cortina 2026 Partnership

As a Premium Logistics Partner for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, Poste Italiane is committed to promoting sustainability throughout the event. The eco-friendly packaging initiative is one of the ways Poste Italiane is supporting the Games' sustainability goals.

Poste Italiane's Role as Premium Logistics Partner:

• Promoting sustainability
• Supporting Games' sustainability goals
• Offering eco-friendly packaging

The partnership underscores a shared commitment to environmental responsibility:

Future Initiatives

Poste Italiane plans to continue expanding its range of sustainable products and services in the future. This includes further reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmental awareness among its customers.