Amazon, Walmart seek source reduction solutions from suppliers
Amazon and Walmart are working with suppliers through the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to reduce packaging waste, focusing next on bottles, containers and closures after addressing flexible packaging. The initiative targets source reduction solutions from suppliers.
Suppliers who can demonstrate packaging reduction capabilities may gain competitive advantages in vendor negotiations with these major retailers. Sellers should audit their current packaging to identify reduction opportunities before retailers potentially mandate changes.
Major retailers are increasingly using their supply chain leverage to drive sustainability initiatives, potentially creating new supplier requirements and competitive advantages for compliant vendors.
Review your product packaging for bottles, containers and closures - document current materials and weights to identify reduction opportunities before retailer requirements change.
Contact your suppliers about sustainable packaging alternatives and get quotes to prepare for potential future retailer mandates.
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Amazon, Walmart push suppliers for packaging reduction solutions.
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Amazon, Walmart push suppliers for packaging reduction solutions.
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The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Retailer Forum initially considered challenges with flexibles and will next focus on bottles, containers and closures.
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