Flipkart records dip in use of plastics

It also made a commitment to eliminate single use plastic in packaging and move towards a 100% recycled plastic consumption in its own supply chain by March 2021. As part of its long-term sustainability initiatives, Flipkart is working on various initiatives including the introduction of eco-friendly paper shreds, replacing poly pouches with recycled paper bags, replacing bubble wraps and airbags with carton waste shredded material and 2 Ply roll to name a few. Under this commitment, Flipkart has also filed for the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) and is targeting 30% collection back in first year to begin with.