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8 more sustainable choices Amazon shoppers can make this Earth Month and beyond
8 more sustainable choices Amazon shoppers can make this Earth Month and beyond
From recycling boxes to buying pre-owned products, here are a few ways to be more sustainable this Earth Month as an Amazon shopper.
Sustainability
Apr. 21
10 Climate Pledge Friendly products to shop at Amazon during Earth Month
10 Climate Pledge Friendly products to shop at Amazon during Earth Month
With our Climate Pledge Friendly program, it’s easy to identify and buy over 1.4 million products with sustainability features across electronics, beauty, apparel, household, and more.
Retail
Apr. 21
Amazon launches a carbon credit service, enabling access to high-quality credits for qualified companies
Amazon launches a carbon credit service, enabling access to high-quality credits for qualified companies
Available through the Sustainability Exchange, this service will offer science-based carbon credits to suppliers, business customers, and Climate Pledge signatories.
Sustainability
Mar. 19
Charging ahead: Meet Amazon's growing lineup of electric vehicles
Charging ahead: Meet Amazon's growing lineup of electric vehicles
Our roster of zero-tailpipe emission vehicles helps us deliver packages to customers around the world.
Sustainability
Mar. 12
How AI is helping Amazon buildings conserve water and improve energy efficiency around the world
How AI is helping Amazon buildings conserve water and improve energy efficiency around the world
AI-based tools built on AWS are supporting Amazon’s Climate Pledge commitment.
Sustainability
Mar. 11
How Amazon approaches carbon credits, a key tool in the fight against climate change
How Amazon approaches carbon credits, a key tool in the fight against climate change
Carbon credits help unlock private sector climate finance at scale, and drive impact beyond our own operations.
Sustainability
Feb. 14
Amazon is the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally for the fifth year in a row
Amazon is the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally for the fifth year in a row
With more than 600 projects worldwide, Amazon is also supporting solar and wind initiatives in regions with polluted grids to help curb emissions.
Sustainability
Jan. 16
AWS plans to invest at least $11 billion in Georgia to expand infrastructure to support AI and cloud technologies
AWS plans to invest at least $11 billion in Georgia to expand infrastructure to support AI and cloud technologies
The investments in Butts and Douglas counties are expected to create hundreds of jobs and enhance Georgia’s position as a hub for cutting-edge digital innovation.
AWS
Jan. 7
AWS plans $10 billion infrastructure investment in Ohio, advancing the future of AI
AWS plans $10 billion infrastructure investment in Ohio, advancing the future of AI
The investment is expected to create hundreds of new AWS jobs and support thousands of jobs in the local economy, while bolstering local communities across Ohio.
AWS
Dec. 24
5 ways to reduce, reuse and recycle your Amazon packaging this holiday season
5 ways to reduce, reuse and recycle your Amazon packaging this holiday season
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, check out these easy ways to reduce, reuse and recycle your Amazon packaging.
Sustainability
Dec. 18
Introducing Amazon’s all-new device packaging
Introducing Amazon’s all-new device packaging
Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV product packaging gets an all-new look using more recycled fiber and less ink.
Devices
Dec. 18
Innovate, collaborate, scale: Inside Amazon’s approach to decarbonizing its global network of buildings
Innovate, collaborate, scale: Inside Amazon’s approach to decarbonizing its global network of buildings
From fulfillment centers to data centers to grocery stores, we’re testing and scaling new tech to push toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Sustainability
Dec. 17
Amazon has launched our most advanced delivery drone yet—here’s everything you need to know
Amazon has launched our most advanced delivery drone yet—here’s everything you need to know
The brand-new MK30 drone underwent rigorous safety and regulatory tests to ensure it delivers double the range and half the noise than any previous Amazon delivery drone.
Operations
Dec. 11
How Amazon is making its data centers even more sustainable
How Amazon is making its data centers even more sustainable
Through our re:Cycle Reverse Logistics hub, we're diverting more than 99% of decommissioned hardware from landfills.
AWS
Dec. 9
Photos: See inside Amazon's Zero Carbon certified fulfillment center with more than 10 sustainability features
Photos: See inside Amazon's Zero Carbon certified fulfillment center with more than 10 sustainability features
This Same-Day Delivery site in Sacramento was the first ever fulfillment center in North America to earn the Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute. Take a look at some of its coolest features.
Sustainability
Dec. 9
7 ways Amazon is thinking big about nuclear energy
7 ways Amazon is thinking big about nuclear energy
On World Nuclear Energy Day, learn how Amazon is innovating to power our operations and address climate change.
Sustainability
Dec. 2
Everything you need to know about Amazon’s electric delivery vans from Rivian
Everything you need to know about Amazon’s electric delivery vans from Rivian
Amazon is committed to decarbonizing its delivery fleet and has rolled out more than 20,000 custom electric delivery vans across the U.S.
Transportation
Nov. 27
3 ways Amazon delivers packages in densely populated areas like New York City
3 ways Amazon delivers packages in densely populated areas like New York City
Through alternative delivery models (on-foot, Amazon Hub Delivery) and zero-emission vehicles (bikes), Amazon packages reach customers in big cities.
Transportation
Nov. 18
Take a look inside the lab where AWS makes custom chips
Take a look inside the lab where AWS makes custom chips
This team of AWS employees are pushing the limits of what it means to design and build computer hardware to help customers work faster, more securely, and more sustainably—at lower cost.
AWS
Nov. 12
Amazon signs agreements for innovative nuclear energy projects to address growing energy demands
Amazon signs agreements for innovative nuclear energy projects to address growing energy demands
New Small Modular Reactor agreements are part of Amazon’s plan to transition to carbon-free energy.
Sustainability
Oct. 16
Amazon announces 7 new innovations that power your shopping and delivery experience
Amazon announces 7 new innovations that power your shopping and delivery experience
Here's how Amazon continues to innovate to deliver for customers, improve the employee experience, and build on its sustainability goals.
Operations
Oct. 9
Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund adds investments in startups focused on e-waste, carbon storage, and lower-carbon buildings
Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund adds investments in startups focused on e-waste, carbon storage, and lower-carbon buildings
We’ve also incorporated five CPF companies into our operations, including electric vehicle charging, greenhouse agriculture, and AI-powered recycling.
Sustainability
Oct. 9
How Amazon is improving packaging and boosting sustainability
How Amazon is improving packaging and boosting sustainability
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.
Sustainability
Oct. 9
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shares 5 ways the company is committed to sustainability
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shares 5 ways the company is committed to sustainability
Jassy explains how sustainability initiatives are embedded into Amazon’s entire business.
Sustainability
Sep. 26
Amazon expands options for sellers to handle customer returns
Amazon expands options for sellers to handle customer returns
Amazon provides sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) with flexible options for seamlessly managing product returns.
Small business
Sep. 19
How Amazon is supporting farmers through solar and wind farm investments
How Amazon is supporting farmers through solar and wind farm investments
Amazon’s investments in renewable energy projects combined with agriculture are bringing economic benefits to farmers and new sources of carbon-free energy to the grid.
Sustainability
Sep. 18
AWS expands its water replenishment program to China and Chile—and adds projects in the US and Brazil
AWS expands its water replenishment program to China and Chile—and adds projects in the US and Brazil
More than 7 billion liters of water will be returned each year to local communities through AWS’s water replenishment efforts.
Sustainability
Aug. 28
Meet the AI-powered robot that’s helping build Amazon-backed solar farms
Meet the AI-powered robot that’s helping build Amazon-backed solar farms
The robot, called Maximo, can reduce solar installation timelines and utilizes cutting-edge technology developed by AWS.
Sustainability
Jul. 30
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