{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"0000018b-d7ae-d8fb-afbb-ffbfa90b0000","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/sustainability/recycle-and-reuse-amazon-boxes-christmas","headline":"5 ways to recycle and reuse your Amazon boxes after Christmas","description":"Do you have Amazon boxes piling up? We have a few ideas for putting that cardboard to good use.","datePublished":"2023-12-26T09:26:00Z","dateModified":"2023-12-26T09:26:00Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Christian de Looper","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/christian-de-looper","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/aed1dbf/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2329x2329+0+291/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F58%2F2a%2F9c0f526e4eb88a23eadf05852645%2Fchristian-headshot.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/df279f5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8e%2F12%2F35d21d634b53bec1c9bc0197b76b%2Famazonboxes-hero.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![Amazon boxes](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/df279f5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8e%2F12%2F35d21d634b53bec1c9bc0197b76b%2Famazonboxes-hero.jpg)\n\n# 5 ways to recycle and reuse your Amazon boxes after Christmas\n\n*Do you have Amazon boxes piling up? We have a few ideas for putting that cardboard to good use.*\n\nWhile we ensure that we reduce packaging to a bare minimum to ship your orders, as you shop this Christmas, you might have a growing pile of Amazon boxes at your feet. But don’t fret, we’ve got a few ideas for what you can do with them after you unpack your goodies.\n\n![Amazon packaging delivered in Europe is now fully recyclable](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/4150b14/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3508x2339+0+71/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F0b%2F3d%2F778c19cb4214a1add6f35f8d5169%2Fimage-5-hallway-paper-bag-cropped.jpg)\n\n- [All of Amazon’s delivery packaging in Europe is now recyclable](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/sustainability/amazon-packaging-fully-recyclable)\n\nAmazon boxes are 100% recyclable–just make sure you remove any plastic packaging or bubble wrap before putting them in the recycling bin. Recycling Amazon boxes is a responsible way to help reduce environmental waste.\n\n![An illustration of an Amazon box.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/d84df74/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F65%2F08%2F08feb34d47d0863fdb3cff3f4f3a%2Frecycle-inline3.jpg)\n\nYou can make room for all the gifts you’ll be receiving by using a [Give Back Box](https://givebackbox.org.uk/). The global initiative allows you to donate your items in Amazon boxes.\n\nJust print a shipping label from [the Give Back Box website,](https://givebackbox.org.uk/) pack your Amazon boxes with items that are in good condition, and send them off as donations. That's a three-for-one–you're putting your boxes to good use, donating items to those in need, and making space in your home.\n\n![An illustration of a person packing up Amazon boxes with household items.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/3fdeab9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fa2%2F9a%2Fad83d2e84459ab962f50fc8d2317%2Fgivebackbox-inline1.jpg)\n\nIf you have a crafty side, Amazon boxes can be upcycled into fun decorating projects like bookcases, wall art, or planters. Kids can also reuse them for art projects or playtime activities.\n\nWhen you’re done with your projects, you also can use Amazon boxes to store your craft supplies. Amazon boxes are sturdy and well-built, so they’re great for storing things like books, toys, and even clothing.\n\n![An illustration of someone painting a blue wall with an Amazon box containing supplies behind them.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/70cb6b3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F80%2F01%2F3eec3b6441c49cfb0814eb0e169c%2Fstoragecrafting-inline2.jpg)\n\nAsk your friends, family, or neighbours if they need boxes. If you know anyone who is moving, they might appreciate the offer. \n\nSave the boxes for your own shipping. Many boxes will stack inside others, so you can store them until you have to send your own gifts to loved ones far away.\n\nFind out how [Amazon is reducing its packaging](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/sustainability/how-amazon-is-reducing-packaging).","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}