Sega Europe introducing 100% recyclable packaging for all its physical PC games Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sega Europe introducing 100% recyclable packaging for all its physical PC games Starting with the next Total War release. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 30 Jan 2020 24 comments Starting with the launch of Total War: Rome II - Enemy at the Gates Edition on 6th February, all Sega Europe's future physical PC releases will feature fully recyclable packaging. It's the continuation of an initiative started in conjunction with Sports Interactive last year, which saw Football Manager 2020's physical edition switch from plastic to what the developer called the "most environmentally friendly packaging we've been able to put together". That packaging featured "reinforced, 100% recycled gatefold cardboard sleeve, made with 100% recycled fibres", a recycled paper manual, vegetable and water-based ink, and recyclable shrink wrap. The result was an entirely recyclable package that, as outlined in Sports Interactive's blog at the time, had the potential to make other environmental savings too. Football Manager 2020's cardboard packaging, as modelled by People Make Games' Chris Bratt. Sega's physical release of Total War: Rome II - Enemy at the Gates Edition will make use of the same material, and the company says, "Our estimations with regards to Football Manager 2020 suggested we'd save up to 20 tonnes of plastic packaging for that title alone, so taking this step for the rest of our PC portfolio would see that saving rise exponentially". As part of today's announcement, Sega Europe wrote, "We'd like to reiterate Miles' plea from September 2019 to the entertainment industries to investigate similar packaging solutions, across movies, games and music so we can collectively observe a drastic reduction in the production of plastic packaging and its associated waste and pollution, over the coming years." Those curious to know the complexities behind the recycling of a traditional plastic game box might consider watching People Make Games' investigation into that very subject, presented by former Eurogamer video man Chris Bratt. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store