DS Smith Urged Switching from Plastic to Paper Shipping Bags

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): According to DS Smith's most recent research, the online fashion business and its retailers must go from plastic to paper delivery bags. The fashion business as a whole, its clients, and the environment may all benefit from the move to fiber-based substitutes.

In 2024, online fashion retailers distributed 941 million needless plastic bags to UK consumers, according to the report. That's almost 1,790 bags every minute. The number of plastic bags used in online shopping transactions has increased as a result of the growing trend of online buying. According to the survey, the amount of plastic bags used by online fashion retailers is expected to increase by an astounding 40% between now and 2030.

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Only 9% of fashion e-commerce bags sent throughout the UK are currently recycled or reused, according to DS Smith's research. The remaining 91% are either burned or dumped in landfills. This figure is predicted to increase to more than a billion by 2030.

According to the report, European consumers should place their orders from online merchants who utilize packaging that is easily recyclable instead of plastic. According to the report, 67% of consumers want their online apparel and accessories to be packaged in cardboard or paper.