Amazon is trying to get rid of its signature brown boxes. The retail shipping giant has a long way to go
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-01 12:26:02
Summary
Amazon is working to reduce the amount of packaging used in shipments, with the goal of shipping more products in their original manufacturer packaging. This initiative involves testing products to ensure they can survive the shipping process without additional packaging. The company is also exploring the use of reusable packaging, although customer return rates need to be high for this to be effective.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/01/amazons-long-journey-to-get-rid-of-its-signature-brown-boxes.html