Amazon Increases Plastic Packaging in the U.S. Despite Global Reductions

While Amazon has made strides in reducing plastic packaging globally, its use of plastics in the U.S. has grown, raising environmental concerns.

Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in the U.S. in 2022, marking a 10 percent increase from the previous year.
Globally, Amazon reduced its plastic packaging by 11.6 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, with significant reductions in Europe and India.
Oceana's report highlights the environmental impact of Amazon's plastic use, including the risk of plastic waste entering aquatic environments.
Despite Amazon's efforts to reduce plastic use, the company faces criticism for not making similar commitments in the U.S., where regulatory pressure is lower.
Amazon disputes Oceana's findings, emphasizing its global efforts to reduce plastic use and its transition to paper packaging in some U.S. fulfillment centers.