Optical fiber keeps the world connected in the most sustainable way
At Corning, we believe that protecting the environment makes good business sense and is the right thing to do.
We are committed to environmental protection through continuous improvement of our processes, products, and services, as well as protecting the health and safety of all Corning associates. We pride ourselves in maintaining environmental and safety standards that meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
More than ever, the world depends on data. Optical fiber has demonstrated superior capabilities over all other alternatives, offering massive capacity that expands the bandwidth of human potential.
Compared to copper-based networks, optical fiber reduces energy consumption by up to 54%, reduces operational costs due to lower maintenance requirements, and offers high-performance and high reliability that lasts a lifetime. Less often talked about is the embodied carbon of optical fiber, which Corning quantified through a life cycle assessment (LCA) and discusses in the below white paper.
In this white paper, Corning demonstrates the superior capability of optical fiber to support growing capacity demands while presenting data on its sustainability benefits as the industry scales.
In this white paper, Corning demonstrates the superior capability of optical fiber to support growing capacity demands while presenting data on its sustainability benefits as the industry scales.
Corning offers a recycling service for fiber spools, covers, totes, and preform crates in certain regions.
Packaging and Recycling Application Notes:
Corning Package Recycling Program for Fiber Spools, Covers, Totes, and Preform Crates
Contact the Optical Fiber Customer Service Department at +1 607-248-2000 or cofic@corning.com for more information about optical fiber package recycling options in your area.
