The sustainable move is part of the firm’s strategy to use plastic-free packaging in its own supply chain by the end of this year
Flipkart has eliminated single-use plastic in supply chain. (Credit: Flipkart Stories)
Indian e-commerce company Flipkart has phased out the use of all single-use plastic packaging across its fulfilment centres in the country.
The sustainable move is part of the company’s strategy to use plastic-free packaging in its own supply chain by the end of this year.
Flipkart has replaced single-use plastic packaging with eco-friendly paper shreds at more than 70 facilities in the country.
The company has also replaced poly pouches with recycled paper bags, as well as bubble wraps with carton waste shredded material and two ply roll to minimise the waste.
Flipkart also stated that it continues to work with its seller ecosystem to achieve complete single-use plastic-free packaging in seller ecosystem.
The company is also said to achieve a 27% reduction in the use of single-use plastic packaging in its seller fulfilments through proactive interventions and guidance.
Flipkart supply chain head and senior vice president Hemant Badri said: “At Flipkart, we place great emphasis on sustainable and responsible business practices.
“Moving towards 100% single-use plastic elimination is one of the significant steps we have taken towards fulfilling our commitment to creating a sustainable ecosystem.
“We achieved this while navigating a tough year impacted by Covid and are proud that our teams kept the priorities in line.”
Flipkart’s other major initiatives consist of E-commerce ready packaging, under which the company is shipping close to 15% of products without adding a secondary layer of packaging.
The company is also focusing on responsible forestry and sourcing, plastic-free returns in the supply chain and plastic-free returns for sellers.
Established in 2007, the Flipkart Group consists of companies such as Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale and Cleartrip.