This is a program initiated by Amazon designed to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and enhance the customer experience by making products easier to open. Items certified under this program arrive in packaging that is specifically designed to minimize waste, protect the product, and be easily opened by the end user. An example includes toys arriving in plain, recyclable cardboard boxes instead of multiple layers of plastic and wire ties.
The importance of this initiative lies in its multi-faceted benefits. It reduces packaging material usage, leading to less landfill waste and a lower carbon footprint. Easier-to-open packages minimize customer frustration and potential injuries associated with opening difficult packaging. Historically, the initiative arose from customer complaints regarding excessive and hard-to-open packaging, prompting Amazon to work with manufacturers to create more sustainable and user-friendly solutions.