Why Buy From Amazon? A Different Perspective4872292
You had been expecting a list of factors such as how cheap products are, how simple the shopping process is etc. No - we are going to concentrate on other answers to the question: Why buy from Amazon? "Shoppers vote with their wallets" is a modern adaptation of an old adage. Companies understand that their continued achievement largely depends on the extent to which they are able to retain the confidence and respect of their clients.
Corporate social responsibility is an essential aspect of a business' ethical behavior. Recognizing this, Amazon.com have launched some fascinating projects designed to decrease the impact of purchasing, packaging and transport on the environment and supporting various community organizations.
Environmentally Friendly Packaging: A project which will run over a number of years, recognized as "Frustration-Free Packaging" is aimed at making it easier to get your product out of its packaging by encouraging manufacturers to do away with unnecessary, annoying packaging. Another project is aimed at decreasing the bulk of boxes and protective material used in shipping. Sellers use a software program to select the very best size box. Corrugated containers and other paper packaging supplies are 100% recyclable. Air-pillows used as protection inside boxes can be deflated, take up less than 1% of their original volume, are fully recyclable and non-toxic. Customers can now upload photos or problematic packaging with comments - these are used to additional improvement.
Eco-Friendly Building Design: Some of the many latest projects include: The new headquarters in Seattle - a conscious decision was made to build eco-friendly, sustainable buildings. The new corporate workplace in Munich was constructed with sustainable building materials and interiors conform to highest power efficiency rules. Recycled materials were used in the building of four fulfillment centers built in 2009 and these buildings use natural lighting controls.
Amazon Green:
This initiative encourages buyers and sellers of eco-friendly products to buy and sell goods such as clothing, toys and home improvement products. This is enhanced by the availability of an "Amazon Green Gift Card" which can be used to buy eco-friendly products.
Community support actions:
Amazon Want Lists: non profit organizations are able to list their needs on-line. Customers using the Amazon websites are in a position to donate directly to the different organizations and are assured that they are meeting a particular need and their donations are not being used to fund administrative expenses or discovering its way into the wrong pockets. An added extra is that clients know that their payments are safe and secure due to patented payment technology.
