Amazon Eliminates Plastic Air Pillows from Packaging
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Amazon has announced a significant reduction in the use of plastic air pillows in its packaging, cutting down by 95% and planning to eliminate them entirely by the end of the year. The company is switching to crumbled paper filler to reduce plastic waste and focus on recycled materials, aiming to use paper filler for nearly all deliveries on Prime Day. This move addresses concerns about plastic pollution, which has surged with Amazon's growth, especially during the COVID pandemic.
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