Amazon Shifting to Recycled Paper Filling for Packages in North America

The Associated Press (06/20/24) Chapman, Michelle

Amazon is shifting from the plastic air pillows long used for packaging in North America to recycled paper because it's more environmentally sound. The online retail giant is working toward complete removal by year's end. Amazon discovered via testing that the paper filler – which is made from 100 percent recyclable content and is curbside recyclable – offers the same, if not better, protection during shipping compared with plastic air pillows.

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