How do you convince a global corporation to alter its course on single-use plastics? Shining light on the problem can be a good start. In a landmark report released in December 2022, Oceana revealed Amazon.com's staggering contributions to the growing plastic waste crisis – 709 million pounds in 2021 alone. While Amazon’s response has been lackluster, the wheels of change are already in motion via public pressure and calls for legislative action.

Upstream’s Chief Strategy Officer, Priscilla Johnson, sits down with Matt Littlejohn, SVP of Strategic Initiatives at Oceana, to discuss the report, what more Amazon can do as one of the world’s most advanced logistics companies, and the importance of taking collective action to pressure big brands to change their ways. 

Resources:

• Report: Amazon’s plastic packaging waste jumped 18% to 709 million pounds in 2021 
• Take action: Tell Amazon, “Less Plastic, Please”
• Oceana