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Sustainability you can see in practice
At barpa, sustainability does not stop at intention.
It is in the materials we choose, in the way we package our products and in the space we occupy during storage and transport. It is also in the experience of those who receive, organise and install each solution.
With the Repackaging project, we are reviewing the packaging of our ranges to eliminate what does not add value, optimise space and simplify the use and separation of materials.
36%
of the barpa range is already covered by the Repackaging project.
50%
is the target for ranges worked on by the end of 2026.
It is not a separate project. It is part of the way we work.
Sustainability guides barpa’s decisions, from the development of a solution to the way it reaches the customer.
We have an environmental management system certified according to ISO 14001:2015 and an internal ESG Committee, which supports the analysis of the materials, resources and processes associated with our solutions.
This work helps us identify opportunities to reduce materials, improve logistics efficiency and simplify the use of products, without compromising their protection, performance or functionality.
Because doing better does not mean making things more complicated, it means considering the entire product journey and the people involved at each stage.
Changing the packaging without changing what matters
Packaging has a clear purpose: to protect the product, facilitate transport and make use simpler. Everything else should be questioned.
In the Repackaging project, we analyse each solution individually: the materials used, the packaging dimensions, the number of units transported and the experience of those who receive, store and install the product.
The goal is to find a balance between protection, efficiency and ease of use. Because, on site, making things complicated is not an option!
Rethought Packaging
Whenever technically possible, we seek to reduce conventional plastic, decrease the amount of cardboard and avoid unnecessary combinations of different materials.
More logistics efficiency
More compact packaging helps optimise boxes, pallets, transport and storage. Less wasted space means more efficiency throughout the chain.
Simpler use
Perforated openings, foldable elements and new forms of packaging make access to products easier and keep components organised during installation.
What has already changed
Packaging for Copper Patch Panels
MORE UNITS. THE SAME SPACE.
We redesigned the packaging for patch panels to take up less space, integrate a foldable solution and allow more units to be transported and stored in the same space, without changing the included components or their functionality. Contributing to reducing up to 43% of CO₂ emissions associated with transport. The result is in the numbers:
Packaging for Copper Patch Cords
LESS PLASTIC. THE SAME PERFORMANCE.
The packaging for copper patch cords has been redesigned to replace the plastic packaging with a paper band, keeping the products organised and protected.
With this change, we significantly reduce the use of plastic and avoid approximately one tonne of plastic per year across the entire range.
Packaging for Keystones
LESS VOLUME. EVERYTHING SIMPLER.
We redesigned the inner and outer boxes for keystones to reduce volume and weight, without changing the number of products.
The new solution includes a PLA bag for the accessories and a perforated opening, making the packaging more compact, practical and easy to use during installation. With this change, we avoid approximately 800 kg of conventional plastic per year across the entire range.
Packaging for Fibre Optic Adapters
LESS PLASTIC. THE SAME PROTECTION.
Fibre optic adapters are now packaged only in cardboard, replacing the previous plastic packaging.
The new solution keeps the products protected, reduces packaging volume and uses a material from renewable sources.
This change helps avoid more than 700 kg of plastic per year across the entire fibre optic adapter range.
Separar bem também faz parte do processo
O impacto de uma embalagem não termina quando o produto sai da caixa.
Para ajudar a identificar os diferentes componentes e materiais, estamos a integrar um sistema de símbolos nas embalagens barpa.
Estes símbolos tornam a informação mais clara e ajudam cada utilizador a tomar decisões mais informadas no momento da separação.
Como os sistemas de recolha e tratamento de resíduos variam entre países e regiões, esta informação deve ser sempre considerada em conjunto com as regras locais.
FAQ
What is the Repackaging project?
Repackaging is a continuous improvement project for barpa product packaging. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact by eliminating unnecessary materials and replacing them with more sustainable alternatives whenever technically possible, while optimising storage and transport and maintaining adequate product protection.
How is the environmental impact of the changes assessed?
The assessment considers indicators such as the amount of material eliminated or replaced, plastic reduction, space optimisation and logistics efficiency. Whenever impact values are communicated, they are based on estimates using real product quantities.
How should I dispose of the packaging after use?
The different materials should be separated and disposed of according to local waste management rules. The instructions shown on the packaging itself should also be considered.
How can I know if a product already uses the new packaging?
Information about the implemented changes can be found in product communications and in the respective technical materials made available by barpa.