HP announced that they will change the packaging on their inkjet and toner cartridges to reduce waste. They are going to be making smaller and lighter packages, which will reduce their greenhouse emissions. They say that these changes will result in a reduction of 37 million pounds of greenhouse gas. Their new toner cartridge boxes will 45% less packaging than their previous boxes and the reduction in size will also help retailers, since they will be able to put more products on their shelves.

Good job HP.

HP’s Redesigned Ink, Toner Packaging to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 37 Million Pounds in 2007 [Press Release]