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Amazon Europe Hits 100% Recyclable Delivery Packaging

Amazon's European operations have transitioned to fully recyclable delivery materials, including paper bags, cardboard envelopes, and boxes.

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In a significant shift towards sustainability, Amazon and its European partners have announced that its fulfillment operations are now fully 100% regarding recyclable delivery packaging. European deliveries are packed in recyclable paper bags, cardboard envelopes, and boxes or no added packaging. According to Amazon, this includes items sold by Amazon and third-party selling partners that use Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA).

Customers across Europe can now expect to receive their orders in packaging that local recycling programs can easily process. Over the last year, the number of items shipped without additional packaging has surged by more than 50%, reflecting a concerted effort to minimize waste. When packaging is still required, the company aims to use lighter, appropriately sized packaging to reduce waste and carbon while ensuring products arrive safely. These combined initiatives have Amazon estimated to have avoided using more than one billion single-use plastic delivery bags from its European distribution network since 2019.

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