Meet the new paper replacing Amazon's plastic packaging
We continue to develop innovative solutions that remove plastic and reduce our packaging, while making the materials we use easier to recycle. Here’s a look at our progress so far.
Designing Amazon packaging starts with the customer’s needs and we work backwards from there to deliver an experience they’ll love.
The progress we've made on packaging waste is real—and measurable. Since 2015, we have avoided 4.2 million metric tons of packaging materials, the equivalent weight of more than 480 of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle. And, since 2024, we have removed plastic air pillows from all delivery packaging globally and reduced our total plastic packaging by 16.4% globally.
Latest news about improving packaging
Across the globe, we continue to find ways to reduce our packaging while making the materials we use easier to recycle. Here’s a look at our progress so far.
The collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee will reduce plastic usage and cut air pollution.
Check out these easy ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle your Amazon packaging.
Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV product packaging gets an all-new look using more recycled fiber and less ink.
Packaging resources for vendors
Amazon partners with brands around the world to reduce brand-supplied packaging and the need for Amazon to add additional protective packaging. Learn more.
