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BusinessWaste.co.uk says Amazon taking back used packaging would alleviate the burden on customers and local waste management systems
Amazon should bear more responsibility for the environmental impact of its parcel deliveries, according to cardboard recycling experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk.
The e-commerce giant which relies heavily on cardboard boxes, leaves the recycling of its materials to customers who do not always dispose of Amazon boxes in the most environmentally friendly way.
As such, BusinessWaste.co.uk is suggesting Amazon take back used packaging for proper recycling, helping alleviate the burden on customers and local waste management systems while ensuring materials are reused efficiently.
In addition, BusinessWaste.co.uk raised concerns over the excessive use of cardboard for small parcels, with small items often packed in disproportionately large boxes, leading to unnecessary waste.
“Just over 70% of cardboard is recycled in the UK, which means nearly a third ends up in landfill or being incinerated when it could be recycled,” explains Graham Matthews, sustainability expert at BusinessWaste.co.uk.
“That’s bound to include plenty of Amazon delivery boxes, as cardboard is the most common packaging waste material. This needs to stop and Amazon needs to take some responsibility.”
