Don't Shoot the Messenger

New HP laptop packaged in messenger bag instead of box 3

Don't take Grandma to Wal-Mart: the big-box store's new Hewlett-Packard laptop "will be displayed on shelves wearing only the HP Protect Messenger Bag." Scandalous! But actually, there's no need to avert your eyes: the HP Pavilion dv6929 is served up in a recycled, reusable messenger bag instead of a box, cutting cardboard and plastic packaging by 97 percent. Thinking outside the box helped HP win Wal-Mart's Home Entertainment Design Challenge, which judged suppliers' products on attractive design, environmental innovation, and less-wasteful, less-toxic packaging. Wal-Mart says 25 percent less truck space is now needed to schlep the computer to stores, cutting transportation costs by 31 percent. In addition, purchasers of the $798 laptop, which is available only at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club, can recycle an old PC for free.

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  1. Wolverine Posted 10:15 am
    03 Sep 2008

    Good StartThe packaging industry causes much environmental harm, from the consumption of trees and oil to the creation of trash, and should be eliminated.  This is a good start, just like taking canvass shopping bags to the store instead of consuming paper or plastic ones.

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  2. Tasermons Partner Posted 10:22 am
    03 Sep 2008

    Recycle state-wide......In Texas, anyways.
    Startin' next year, ALL computer manufactuers, be they big corps. or mom-and-pop, must offer free recycling of old computers to their customers.

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  3. ConsumeLessofIt Posted 4:10 am
    06 Sep 2008

    Buy BulkI love the idea.  Not only does it save resources in packaging, but also fuel for shipping.  There is nothing more wasteful than excessive packaging.  I notice it especially at the grocery store.  That's why I like to buy bulk.  There are some great co-ops where you can pretty much buy bulk everything from peanut butter to pasta.  Bring your own reusable container and then there is no packaging at all.

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