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Climate warning

Target's Excessive Packaging is Hurting the Planet

It's disheartening to see the amount of packaging and plastic waste that comes with orders from Target. I recently received this cleaning spray (pictured below) in a box that could have fitted about ten additional bottles. The box was way too big, and the spray was wrapped in a ton of plastic.
According to Target's website, their ambition is to "Innovate to eliminate waste," but after receiving this packing, I'm curious as to what that innovation really entails.
I understand the need for protection during shipping, but more sustainable alternatives are available. I urge Target to use its position and purchasing power as one of America's largest brands to help drive innovation and provide new eco-friendly packaging options.

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  • Christina Carlmark

    30 w

    Absolutely crazy. Air is also waste when it comes to packaging.

    • George Kariuki

      32 w

      Totally agree! Target's excessive packaging is a major bummer. Their sustainability goals need to reflect less plastic and more action. ♻️

      3
      • Jane Wangui

        32 w

        I still don't understand why people opt to use expensive and ways that are not environmental friendly..when they could use cheaper and more friendly ways.

        1
        • zelda ninga

          32 w

          Companies should be taught the importance of sustainability and how it can be way cheaper for them.

          2
          • Elizabeth Gathigia

            32 w

            Target should adopt eco-friendly alternatives

            2
            • Varsa Mahananda

              32 w

              Wow! What a waste!

              2
              • We Don't Have Time

                32 w

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                • walter lungayi

                  32 w

                  As a major retailer, Target has the opportunity to lead by example in reducing packaging waste and implementing sustainable practices. Addressing this issue is crucial for mitigating the harmful effects on the planet

                  4
                  • Sarah Chabane

                    32 w

                    This makes no sense...

                    5
                    • Vermeer Xie

                      32 w

                      This is so ridiculous... They need both innovation and educating their employees.

                      4
                      • zelda ninga

                        32 w

                        @ke_vermeer_xie Ifeel the company too might be the problem for not handling issues as they should.

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                      • Adam Wallin

                        32 w

                        There are so many sustainable packaging solutions that struggle to enter the market. Target has a huge opportunity to make these solutions scale into viability, it would be great to see them take it.

                        5
                        • Markus Lutteman

                          32 w

                          This way of transporting ridiculous amounts of air in almost empty boxes also means there is less room in the truck for other packages… which means there will be even more trucks on the road, transporting packages that mostly contains of empty air.

                          12
                          • Kevin

                            32 w

                            @Markus_Lutteman What a way to look at it! Increases emissions,very wasteful and uses too much plastic. Do away with it I'd say.

                            7
                            • zelda ninga

                              32 w

                              @Markus_Lutteman This is the best way possible to explain it to that company and everything about sustainability will make sense.

                              1
                            • Rashid Kamau

                              32 w

                              They need to embrace sustainable packaging in supply chain management, businesses can contribute to a greener future .

                              6
                              • Patrick Kiash

                                32 w

                                I support your advice to them. Eco friendly "Alternatives" can be a game changer that they need to embrace.

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                                • Gorffly mokua

                                  32 w

                                  This is very devastating! It is essential that companies take into account sustainability when creating their packaging and distribution systems.

                                  12
                                  • Kevin

                                    32 w

                                    This is way too much plastic for no apparent reason.

                                    9
                                    • Gorffly mokua

                                      32 w

                                      @Kevin Let them use alternative packaging methods!

                                      6
                                      • Annett Michuki..

                                        32 w

                                        @Kevin they can go for eco friendly packagings

                                        3

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