Amazon delivers home-recyclable shock-proof envelope to UK market

Stuart Stone
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Retail giant's shock-proof, lightweight paper envelope that is designed to be easily recyclable arrives in the UK

Amazon has today revealed a new paper-padded envelope with shock-absorbent lining designed to be recycled through standard kerbside collection services, as part of its on-going push to avoid unnecessary...

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