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# Plastic-Free E-Commerce Centers
Amazon Will No Longer Use Single-Use Plastic Materials in India

By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-06-30 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-plastic-materials
References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/amazon-has-eliminated-singleuse-plastic-at-its-indian-fulfilment-centers-132550560.html) & [aboutamazon](https://www.aboutamazon.com/)

[Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-packaging) indicated that it will no longer use [single-use plastic materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodastream-sustainability-concierge) at fulfillment centers across India. The e-commerce giant will not use bubble wrap or air pillows to cushion packages before delivery, and instead, it will use [paper or biodegradable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantium). Amazon states that the change will take effect before the end of June.

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, stated that the country will transition away from plastic materials by the year 2022. Amazon’s efforts will help in part to achieve this goal. If the transition process is successful the e-commerce company may attempt may take similar sustainable action in other markets that it operates in.

Previously Amazon participated in recycling incentives and investing resources into clean energy projects.

Image Credit: Shutterstock

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 48% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Plastic-free Packaging:** Opportunities for innovation in developing eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics in packaging materials.
- **Sustainability in E-commerce:** Potential for disruptive solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability in the e-commerce industry.
- **Global Transition From Plastic:** Growing trend towards phasing out plastic materials worldwide, presenting opportunities for businesses to offer alternative solutions.

### Who This Affects Most

- **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can explore sustainable packaging options to reduce their environmental footprint and cater to eco-conscious consumers.
- **Packaging:** The packaging industry can invest in research and development of biodegradable materials and innovative packaging solutions.
- **Environmental Services:** Companies offering environmental services can help businesses transition to plastic-free alternatives and provide support for sustainable practices.

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