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4 ways to recycle and reuse your Amazon boxes after Prime Day 2024

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Here's how you can reuse Amazon boxes
Wondering what to do with Amazon boxes after the Prime Day shopping extravaganza? You can put the cardboard to good use with these ideas.

Prime Day 2024 has concluded and it’s likely that you have utilised some of the attractive deals, blockbuster entertainment, and big savings. Are you now wondering what you should do with the Amazon cardboard after you have unboxed? We’ve got a few ideas for how you can reuse those boxes.

Amazon's Prime Day event is back this July. Here are some tips to make the most out of this annual sale event.

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    Get crafty
  • Get crafty
  • Give boxes new life by giving them away
  • Save them and ship them
  • Recycle them
Wondering what to do with Amazon boxes after the Prime Day shopping extravaganza? You can put the cardboard to good use with these ideas.

Prime Day 2024 has concluded and it’s likely that you have utilised some of the attractive deals, blockbuster entertainment, and big savings. Are you now wondering what you should do with the Amazon cardboard after you have unboxed? We’ve got a few ideas for how you can reuse those boxes.

Amazon's Prime Day event is back this July. Here are some tips to make the most out of this annual sale event.

  • 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. Apart from being sustainable, 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 neighbours 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.

Did you know that nearly half of all Amazon India orders are shipped in their original packaging or reduced packaging? In its move towards achieving its sustainability goals, Amazon India is making good progress to reduce packaging and has also eliminated single-use, thin-film plastic from its fulfilment centres. Next, find out how Amazon is reducing its packaging.

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