Online Services – Amazon
An online shopping platform that
has changed to a ‘Frustration- Free
Packaging’ scheme. The new packaging now eliminating 45g of printed corrugated package inserts and
40g of plastic display firm, all the
unnecessary elements that would
have previously been used on every
delivered item. Overall the total
savings of packaging materials per
item reducing by 4,055.31cm in volume size. This scheme now provides
100% recycled packaging for each
delivery to consumers, alongside
using the right sized box for each
item. Consequently Amazon’s actions have been rewarding, gaining
four awards for their eco-friendly
buildings, instated by the US Green
Building Council, gaining Gold
certificates in Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED).
Where money and materials can be
saved long term, is where Amazon
places their businesses aims.
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