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A visual guide: How to recycle mailers & Amazon packaging
Online shopping has increased over time, but it comes with real consequences. Amazon generated 709 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in 2021 and 26 million pounds of this plastic waste will end up in bodies of water. While Amazon has taken steps to divert waste from landfills through recycling initiatives, there are still opportunities for us to reduce waste, recycle more and choose sustainable options this winter.