The Truth About Amazon's "Recyclable" Packaging

An investigation by Environment America and U.S. Public Interest Research Group reveals that Amazon's plastic packaging marked for store drop-off recycling often ends up in landfills, incinerators, or overseas, rather than being recycled. The store drop-off system is criticized for being ineffective and contributing to the ongoing production of single-use plastic. Companies like Mondelez have pledged to phase out the store drop-off label, and California is considering legislation to restrict its use unless companies can prove its effectiveness. Amazon claims it has no control over how its packaging is handled once disposed of, but environmental advocates argue that the company should do more to reduce its plastic waste and remove the misleading recycling labels.