E-commerce retailer Amazon India has reportedly removed all single-use plastic packaging in its fulfilment centres in the country.
The move is in line with the company’s goal to eliminate packaging material by June, Reuters reported citing Amazon.
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In September last year, Amazon India announced plans to eliminate single-use plastic packaging as part of its long-term sustainable packaging initiative.
In an interview, Amazon APAC, LATAM and Middle East and North Africa regions customer fulfilment vice-president Akhil Saxena was quoted by Reuters as saying: “We have successfully eliminated single-use plastic in all our fulfilment centres a 100%.”
The company reportedly switched its packaging materials including bubble wraps and air pillows with paper cushions.
Additionally, it has been using other bio-degradable alternatives instead of packaging tapes.
In October last year, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to support removal of single-use plastic by 2022.
Saxena noted that Amazon India managed to meet its target amid Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.
Earlier this month, Amazon reportedly reduced its packaging by expanding its Packaging-Free Shipping (PFS) solution to more than 100 cities in India.
Last month, another Indian e-commerce retailer Flipkart revealed successful reduction in the use of plastic packaging in its own supply chain by about 50% as part of the company’s efforts to reach zero waste.
