Amazon cuts plastic use in north america, following campaigning by oceana

Washington, june 20, 2024 (globe newswire) -- today, amazon announced that it has replaced 95% of the plastic air pillows from delivery packaging in north america with 100% recycled paper filler — a move that is, according to the company, expected to “avoid nearly 15 billion plastic air pillows annually.” the decision is part of amazon's “multi-year effort to remove plastic delivery packaging from north america fulfillment centers.” this announcement follows years of campaigning by oceana and its allies for the company to reduce its use of plastic packaging including releasing reports on amazon's plastic packaging waste footprint, campaigning outside the company's headquarters, meeting with company representatives, and advocating for shareholder resolutions.
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