We all know that natural resources are not infinite, and most people (and companies) would like to buy IT goods that are guilt-free. This is challenging if a product’s packaging goes way beyond what is necessary to protect the product within. Excessive plastic packaging especially contributes significantly to unrecyclable waste. 
Packaging of course performs a vital function to ensure the product reaches the buyer in perfect condition and must communicate essential information. However, the IT industry could certainly do more to address both over-packaging and non-recyclable packaging.