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4 ways to recycle and reuse your Amazon boxes after the holidays

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You can put your Amazon boxes and packages to good use with these ideas.

Don't fret about all the cardboard that came through the door in the last few weeks. We’ve got a few ideas for what you can do with them after you unpack your goodies.

These useful features will help save you time and money while shopping on India’s most preferred online platform.

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Get crafty
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    Get crafty
  • Get crafty
  • Give boxes new life by giving them away
  • Save them and ship them
  • Recycle them
You can put your Amazon boxes and packages to good use with these ideas.

Don't fret about all the cardboard that came through the door in the last few weeks. We’ve got a few ideas for what you can do with them after you unpack your goodies.

These useful features will help save you time and money while shopping on India’s most preferred online platform.

  • 1.
    Get crafty
    An illustration of someone painting a blue wall with an Amazon box containing supplies behind them.

    If you have a crafty side, Amazon boxes can be upcycled into fun decorating projects like bookcases, wall art, or planters. Kids can also reuse them for art projects or playtime activities.

    When you’re done with your projects, you also can use Amazon boxes to store your craft supplies. Amazon boxes are sturdy and well-built, so they’re great for storing things like books, toys, and even clothing.

  • 2.
    Give boxes new life by giving them away

    Ask your friends, family, or neighbors if they need boxes. If you know anyone who is moving, they might appreciate the offer.

  • 3.
    Save them and ship them

    Save the boxes for your own shipping. Many boxes will stack inside others, so you can store them until you have to send your own gifts to loved ones far away.

  • 4.
    Recycle them
    An illustration of an Amazon box.

    Amazon boxes are 100% recyclable—just make sure you remove any packaging before putting them in the recycling bin. Recycling Amazon boxes is a responsible way to help reduce environmental waste.

Next, find out how Amazon is reducing its packaging.

  • PAGE OVERVIEW
  • 1
    Get crafty
  • 2
    Give boxes new life by giving them away
  • 3
    Save them and ship them
  • 4
    Recycle them