{"id":46069,"date":"2021-02-23T16:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T21:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/?p=46069"},"modified":"2021-11-17T13:58:14","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T18:58:14","slug":"four-actions-to-kick-amazons-nasty-plastic-packaging-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/en\/story\/46069\/four-actions-to-kick-amazons-nasty-plastic-packaging-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Four actions to kick Amazon\u2019s nasty plastic packaging addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Does this look familiar? <\/p>\n\n

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According to a recent report by Oceana<\/a>, Amazon produced an estimated 211 million kg of plastic packaging waste<\/strong> in 2019, contributing to a plastic crisis that is already out of control.<\/p>\n\n

The corporation is greenwashing<\/strong> its way out of its environmental responsibilities by investing millions of dollars in recycling initiatives \u2014 when most recycling facilities in North America do not accept the types of plastics it uses.<\/p>\n\n

Today, let\u2019s make some noise: here are four actions to tell Amazon that they need to kick their plastic addiction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

1. Sign the petition<\/h2>\n\n

Over 21,600 people have already added their name, asking the online retail giant to invest in plastic reduction and reusable packaging solutions. Will you join them? <\/p>\n\n

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ADD YOUR VOICE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

2. Flood Amazon on social media<\/h2>\n\n

On Twitter<\/em><\/h3>\n\n

Here are 3 sample tweets that you can send, or write your own!<\/p>\n\n

\n .@amazonca<\/span> #IsThisYours<\/span>? The 20th century called, they want their overpackaging back. 211 million kg of plastic waste in 2019: you must invest in #PlasticReduction<\/span> & #ReusablePackaging<\/span> solutions https:\/\/act.gp\/3s3LSXS<\/span> @greenpeaceCA<\/span> #AmazonZeroPlastic<\/span> pic.twitter.com\/l0KIkOTKiR\n<\/div>\n
\n Tweet<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n Hey @amazonca<\/span> we see your #GreenWashing<\/span>. Stop spending millions on #Recycling<\/span> when most of your plastics are not accepted in most North American recycling facilities. Invest in #ReusablePackaging<\/span>! https:\/\/act.gp\/3s3LSXS<\/span> @greenpeaceCA<\/span> #AmazonZeroPlastic<\/span> pic.twitter.com\/XBio32AGkJ\n<\/div>\n
\n Tweet<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n .@amazonca<\/span> 87% of #AmazonPrime<\/span> users in Canada, U.S. & UK want your company to offer #PlasticFree<\/span> packaging and other measures to reduce plastic. It\u2019s time you listen: invest in #ReusablePackaging<\/span>. https:\/\/act.gp\/3s3LSXS<\/span> @greenpeaceCA<\/span> #AmazonZeroPlastic<\/span> pic.twitter.com\/l0KIkOTKiR\n<\/div>\n
\n Tweet<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n

On Facebook and Instagram<\/em><\/h3>\n\n

It\u2019s simple: go on Amazon\u2019s Facebook page<\/a> or Instagram account<\/a>, and comment on their latest post. <\/p>\n\n