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Sustainability is the focus. Smaller product size and weight lead to lower carbon emissions.

We have created Compact by Design to identify products that, though they may not appear vastly different, possess a more efficient design. By removing excess air and water, products require less packaging and become more efficient to ship. At scale, these minor differences in product size and weight result in substantial reductions in carbon emissions.

There are numerous ways for products to qualify under this initiative. For instance, reducing the size and weight of certain household cleaning products can make a notable impact. Concentrating the formula allows for smaller bottles that use less plastic. Similarly, decreasing the water content in personal care items like shampoo and body wash leads to lighter containers that are cheaper to transport.

Another qualifying factor is optimizing the dimensions of food packaging. Slimmer boxes and jars, achieved by packing contents more densely, translate to more efficient use of space during shipping. This, in turn, allows for fuller truck loads and fewer vehicle emissions per unit shipped.

The Compact by Design certification also applies to product refills and bulk sizes. Offering concentrated versions or larger volume containers reduces the amount of material needed versus multiple smaller packages. This minimizes waste and lowers the carbon footprint associated with production and distribution.

Furthermore, lightweight design can make a difference even for products that aren't traditional consumer goods. For Amazon's line of Kindle e-readers, each generation has become incrementally thinner and lighter. This enhances portability for customers while requiring less energy to manufacture and transport the devices.

Ultimately, the Compact by Design initiative demonstrates that small, seemingly trivial design optimizations can add up to meaningful environmental benefits. By highlighting products that prioritize efficient use of materials and transportation, we empower consumers to make purchasing decisions that support sustainability. Even minor changes in size and weight have the potential for significant impact when implemented across millions of products and countless customer orders.

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