Overview

• Amazon will replace nearly 15 billion plastic air pillows annually with paper filler.
• The new packaging material is made from 100% recycled content and is curbside recyclable.
• This move marks Amazon's largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America.
• The change comes as part of Amazon's broader sustainability initiatives, including AI and robotics for recycling.
• Environmental groups welcome the change but urge Amazon to further reduce its plastic footprint.