Today, we spotlight Amazon's giant strides to redefine its packaging landscape and phase out plastic in its North American operations.

今天，我們將重點介紹亞馬遜在北美業務中為重新定義包裝環境和逐步淘汰塑膠而邁出的巨大步伐。

In a groundbreaking move, Amazon announced its commitment to eliminating plastic delivery packaging from its regional fulfillment centers by year-end.

作為一項開創性的舉措，亞馬遜宣佈承諾在年底前消除其地區配送中心的塑膠配送包裝。

This monumental step underscores the e-commerce titan's determination to minimize waste and prioritize recyclable materials.

這一重大舉措彰顯了這家電子商務巨頭減少浪費和優先使用可回收材料的決心。

At the heart of this eco-shift is replacing 95 percent of plastic air pillows used in delivery packaging with paper fillers made from 100 percent recycled content.

這一生態轉變的核心是用 100% 可回收材料製成的紙質填充物取代 95% 的塑膠氣枕。

This change started at their first U.S. automated fulfillment center in Ohio and rapidly expanded across North America.

這一變化始於他們在俄亥俄州的第一個美國自動化履行中心，並迅速擴展到整個北美地區。

This ambitious move alone will phase out nearly 15 billion plastic air pillows annually.

僅這一雄心勃勃的舉措，每年就將淘汰近 150 億個塑膠氣枕。

The transition has not only won the approval from a third-party engineering lab, confirming equal, if not superior, product protection, but has also proven popular among Amazon's workforce.

這一轉變不僅獲得了第三方工程實驗室的認可，確認了同等甚至更優越的產品保護，而且還受到了亞馬遜員工的歡迎。

Employees like Christian Garcia, a fulfillment associate in Bakersfield, California, are relishing both the ease of use and the ability to contribute to such a positive environmental change.

加利福尼亞州貝克斯菲爾德的執行助理克里斯蒂安-加西亞（Christian Garcia）等員工都非常喜歡這種易用性和為積極的環境變化做出貢獻的能力。

This effort is part of Amazon's broader commitment to reducing packaging and increasing recyclability.

這一努力是亞馬遜致力於減少包裝和提高可回收性的更廣泛承諾的一部分。

In 2022, 11 percent of all packages shipped globally had no additional Amazon delivery packaging.

2022 年，在全球運輸的所有包裹中，有 11% 沒有額外的亞馬遜配送包裝。

The company is persistently exploring breakthrough materials and recycling solutions.

公司堅持不懈地探索突破性材料和回收解決方案。

Through collaborations like the one with the U.S.

通過諸如與美國的合作

Department of Energy and AI and robotics firm Glacier, Amazon continues to innovate for a more sustainable future, aiming to automate the sorting of recyclables and reduce landfill waste.

在美國能源部和人工智能與機器人公司 Glacier 的支持下，亞馬遜不斷創新，旨在實現更可持續的未來，實現可回收物的自動分類，減少垃圾填埋。

In Amazon's daring journey towards zero plastic packaging, we see a transformative blueprint for other companies, reminding us that sustainability is achievable on a grand scale with innovation and commitment.

從亞馬遜實現零塑料包裝的大膽嘗試中，我們看到了其他公司的轉型藍圖，提醒我們只要勇於創新和承諾，可持續發展是可以大規模實現的。

Besides its packaging overhaul, Amazon has also invested heavily in renewable energy sources and carbon footprint reduction initiatives.

除了包裝改造，亞馬遜還在可再生能源和減少碳足跡方面投入了大量資金。

The company has significantly emphasized expanding its solar and wind projects worldwide.

公司非常重視在全球範圍內拓展太陽能和風能項目。

By the end of 2021, Amazon had become the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally, with over 310 projects spanning 19 countries.

截至 2021 年底，亞馬遜已成為全球最大的可再生能源企業買家，在 19 個國家開展了 310 多個項目。

These efforts are instrumental in Amazon's pledge to power its operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2025.

這些努力對於亞馬遜承諾到 2025 年實現 100%使用可再生能源供電起到了重要作用。

Furthermore, Amazon has rolled out its Climate Pledge Friendly program, which helps customers identify and shop for more sustainable products.

此外，亞馬遜還推出了 "友好氣候承諾 "計劃，幫助客戶識別和選購更具可持續性的產品。

This initiative highlights products meeting various sustainability standards and certifications, encompassing a broad spectrum from energy efficiency to responsible sourcing and recyclable packaging.

該計劃重點介紹符合各種可持續發展標準和認證的產品，涵蓋從能源效率到負責任採購和可回收包裝等廣泛領域。

Amazon's climate-focused strategies also include electrifying its delivery fleet and investing in carbon capture technologies.

亞馬遜以氣候為重點的戰略還包括實現送貨車隊電氣化和投資碳捕集技術。

The introduction of thousands of electric delivery vehicles into its logistics network aims to significantly reduce emissions.

在其物流網絡中引入數千輛電動送貨車輛，旨在大幅減少廢氣排放。

With plans to achieve net zero carbon by 2040, customer feedback plays a critical role in Amazon's sustainability efforts.

亞馬遜計劃到 2040 年實現零碳排放，是以客戶的反饋意見在亞馬遜的可持續發展努力中發揮著至關重要的作用。

Through the frustration-free packaging program, the company encourages customers to share their packaging experiences, providing insights that drive continuous improvements in reducing packaging waste and enhancing the unboxing experience.

通過 "無挫折包裝 "計劃，公司鼓勵客戶分享他們的包裝經驗，提供見解，推動在減少包裝浪費和提升開箱體驗方面的持續改進。

Stay tuned with us on Sustainability Unveiled as we continue to bring you more inspiring stories of eco-innovation making a difference in our world, and showcase the collective impact of businesses, governments, and individuals working together for a greener planet.

請繼續關注我們的 "可持續發展揭祕"，我們將繼續為您帶來更多關於生態創新改變世界的鼓舞人心的故事，並展示企業、政府和個人為建設一個更加綠色的地球而共同努力的集體影響。