Amazon has confirmed that all of its European orders are now packed in recyclable paper bags, cardboard envelopes and boxes, or with no added packaging at all. This includes items sold by Amazon and its third-party selling partners which use Fulfilment By Amazon. It has worked with vendors to increase the number of products delivered in easy-to-open original packaging made from cardboard and paper that is recyclable. When packaging is still required, the company aims to use lighter appropriately sized packaging to reduce waste and carbon, whil ensuring that products arrive safely.
Pat Lindner, VP mechatronics and sustainable packaging at Amazon said: “We’re excited that our European fulfilment network is now using recyclable packaging for customer orders. This is part of our long-term work to be a leader in sustainability, and we’ll continue to invest in innovative technology, machine learning, and more sustainable materials to ensure packaging – whether used by us or other companies – is good for our customers, communities, and our planet.”
Amazon estimates having avoided the use of more than one billion single-use plastic delivery bags across its European distribution network since 2019.
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