Comments on: Amazon’s new uncluttered packaging program

By: Frustration Free Packaging « The Daily Ping

Frustration Free Packaging « The Daily Ping — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:20:37 +0000

[...] shorter time-to-FUN! as the kids open toys. And, of course, less crap to toss in the landfill. As Unclutterer points out, Amazon is working directly with manufacturers to implement this new packaging “right off of [...]

By: db

db — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:04:31 +0000

I’m all for this with one caveat.

The item I’m ordering MUST come to me in pristine condition.

I’ve returned several books to amazon in the past year because their packaging did not prevent the book covers from becoming damaged. They used to do a better job of it. I will not accept a brand new book without a cover in brand new condition (or any other merchandise in less than brand new condition.

By: Amy Jones

Amy Jones — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:47:55 +0000

I emailed Amazon last summer about the excessive packaging used to mail me 2 bottles of herbal supplements on their “subscription” program– they couldn’t combine the shipment so I got 2 boxes, each 12 times bigger than the bottle, with plastic filler, papers, etc etc…. This month, my herbs arrived in yellow envelopes lined with bubble wrap. I will email them one more suggestion– the bubble wrap isn’t necessary and the plastic is what I want to see reduced.

By: just me

just me — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:23:08 +0000

This is awesome!

Signed, she who spent over an hour opening just ONE of her daughter’s b-day gifts. AN HOUR! Twist ties and clear rubber bands everywhere.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:05:05 +0000

That makes me want to buy all my Christmas gifts from Amazon instead of anywhere else. Yeah!!

By: jocelyn

jocelyn — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:06:52 +0000

YAY!!

By: ShopLittleGifts

ShopLittleGifts — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:31:30 +0000

yes, I love love love this idea. 1) it saves the earth 2) i hate opening the impossibly sealed electronics/toys/gadgets etc.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:11:29 +0000

From my experience as a professional organizer, so much of people's office and home clutter comes from packaging. Thank goodness that Amazon is trying to do something to contribute less to the mess. Read more of my thoughts on packaging clutter in my article How to Stop Drowning in Gadgetry - all the stuff that comes with your new gadget, including manuals, accessories and packaging. - Crystal Sparkleize.com

By: Tania

Tania — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:38:38 +0000

that’s AWESOME! Packaging is so needless and wasteful!

By: Another Deb

Another Deb — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:27:58 +0000

I know that shippers are trying to standardize the size of the boxes they use but I was still surprised when an order of 4 marking pens from an office supply company was shipped in a box the size of a small suitcase. I reordered the same items and again it came in the luggage sized box! They make padded envelopes…

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:15:57 +0000

Way to go Amazon! It’s about time the message about reduced packaging got through to the manufacturers. We consumers individually have such a small voice, and among the corporations, there has been little push for change. It’s nice to see a company taking a stand on the issue. This Christmas, I will support your initiative with my credit card!

By: Bertie Ranger

Bertie Ranger — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:09:16 +0000

That is so cool!! I’m so excited. I usually hate unpackaging most products- with all the twists and ties and even just getting the plastic seperated from the box is hard.

Great concept- and I too hope it catches on with MANY retailers:)

By: Clare K. R. Miller

Clare K. R. Miller — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:50:54 +0000

That’s fantastic! Go Amazon!

I hope they’re also working on reducing the amount of wasted plastic and cardboard in their shipping, too. I don’t understand why the books I buy need to be held to a piece of cardboard with shrinkwrap…

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:16:53 +0000

I’m delighted that Amazon is trying this too. I have cut my hands on some of the packages that I have had to stab with scissors to get open. I just hope that they reduce their outer packaging too. I received one pair of pants in a large box with those plastic pillow things “protecting” them.

By: Amanda @ www.kiddio.org

Amanda @ www.kiddio.org — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:36:10 +0000

Oh, thank GOD! I’m sick of struggling with the fifteen randomly twisted metal ties holding each toy and accessory into its little box. Not to mention ditching all that PETE plastic that’s molded around the toy. Ugh. Since we’re not browsing the store shelves, doesn’t seem like box-design matters much anyway.

Amanda @ http://www.kiddio.org