Legrand Transitions to NatureFlex™ Compostable Packaging as Part of Company’s Sustainability Efforts

March 2, 2026

Legrand® announced a major sustainability milestone with the transition of its wall plate packaging (excluding the adorne® Collection) to compostable, bio-based NatureFlex™ material. This move is expected to replace 117 tons of single-use, fossil-fuel-based plastic annually, marking progress toward Legrand’s goal to eliminate 100% of single-use plastic from its packaging by 2030. 

The 18-month initiative entailed more than 5,000 hours of engineering research, testing, and material evaluation. After extensive validation, Legrand selected NatureFlex, a BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute)-certified compostable packaging film derived from renewable, responsibly sourced cellulose. 

“This shift to NatureFlex packaging represents meaningful progress toward our environmental sustainability goals,” said Ratish Namboothiry, VP, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility, Legrand, North & Central America. “Our teams worked tirelessly to re-engineer packaging that protects the product and reduces its impact on the environment.”

NatureFlex, produced by Futamura, offers the durability and protective performance required for retail environments, while providing a compostable, end-of-life pathway through industrial composting under appropriate conditions. Its USDA-certified, bio-based composition allows manufacturers like Legrand to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics without sacrificing functionality.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Legrand on this transformative packaging initiative,” said Yasuo Nagae, President of Futamura. “NatureFlex was designed to help global brands transition away from fossil-fuel-based plastics without compromising performance. Legrand’s commitment demonstrates how responsible material choices can create measurable environmental benefits across an entire product category.”

Delivering Impact at Scale

The transition applies to Legrand’s entire standard wall plate portfolio, offering immediate environmental benefits across one of the company’s highest-volume product lines.

“This project was far more than a packaging redesign, it was a complete rethinking of how we deliver our products responsibly,” added Racheal Rich, Pass & Seymour Sr. Product Manager, Legrand, North & Central America, who oversaw the material evaluation process. “Our goal is to lead the industry with solutions that reduce waste, protect resources, and set new standards for sustainability.”

A Milestone in Legrand’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Journey

Legrand’s CSR strategy focuses on mitigating climate change, developing a circular economy, promoting inclusion, serving its customers, and being a responsible business. Transitioning a high-volume product category to compostable packaging represents a meaningful step toward reducing the company’s environmental footprint.

NatureFlex packaging will begin appearing in retail and distribution channels as updated wall plate packaging phases in throughout 2026.

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