Flipkart records dip in use of plastics

Flipkart, as of August 1, 2019, has achieved a 25% reduction in single-use plastics, through various initiatives across its packaging value chain.

By :  migrator
Update:2019-08-30 01:19 IST

Chennai

It also made a commitment to eliminate single use plastic in packaging and move towards a 100% recycled plastic consumption in its own supply chain by March 2021. As part of its long-term sustainability initiatives, Flipkart is working on various initiatives including the introduction of eco-friendly paper shreds, replacing poly pouches with recycled paper bags, replacing bubble wraps and airbags with carton waste shredded material and 2 Ply roll to name a few. Under this commitment, Flipkart has also filed for the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) and is targeting 30% collection back in first year to begin with.

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