LONDON, England – February 23, 2026 – ScaleFibre today announced it has replaced traditional plastic packaging for the majority of its optical fibre connectivity products with a sustainable polymer alternative. The move removes single-use petroleum-based plastics from the company’s global supply chain.
The new packaging is made from renewable organic monomers instead of fossil fuels. This change targets the massive amount of plastic waste generated during large-scale data center builds, where thousands of fibre patch leads and assemblies are unpacked at once.
“We’re getting rid of the plastic bags that sit in landfills for centuries,” said Daniel Rose, CEO of ScaleFibre. “Our new packaging is engineered to disappear, it protects our fibre connectors just as well as the previous packaging, and is designed to be composted.”
Moving to the new material significantly lowers the environmental impact of every shipment. Producing this new material uses far less energy than traditional plastic, resulting in a 42% reduction in packaging-related carbon emissions. Unlike standard bags that take hundreds of years to break down, this packaging is fully industrially compostable and returns to organic matter in under 180 days. Even outside of industrial facilities, the material breaks down significantly faster than petroleum-based plastics and does not leave behind persistent microplastics.
The material has been specifically selected for its properties in critical data centre environments. The packaging features a durable finish that is naturally more resistant to static build-up than conventional plastic. Crucially for precision optics, the material is non-friable, meaning it does not flake or produce swarf during handling, ensuring that connectors remain free from particulate contamination and debris.
This transition is now standard for the majority of ScaleFibre connectivity products globally, including patch cords, MPO products, and other pre-terminated assemblies. It allows customers to simplify their on-site waste management and meet strict environmental targets without changing their existing installation workflows.
For more information on our ScaleFibre products, visit https://www.scalefibre.com/en/products.