Amazon Launches Amazon Day in Mexico to Cut Packaging Waste

Amazon introduced Amazon Day in Mexico, a delivery option that allows Amazon Prime members to select a specific day of the week to receive multiple eligible orders in a single shipment. The initiative aims to provide greater convenience for consumers while reducing the environmental footprint associated with ecommerce deliveries.

By consolidating orders into one weekly delivery, Amazon Day reduces the number of boxes used and the number of delivery trips required. The company said the approach helps optimize logistics routes and decrease packaging materials, contributing to lower waste generation and improved transportation efficiency.

“We are giving Amazon Prime members more control over their delivery experience with Amazon Day. By allowing them to choose when they receive their orders, we are simplifying their shopping experience while making our operations more efficient.” said Pedro Huerta, Country Manager, Amazon Mexico.

The feature allows users to set a preferred delivery day as their default option and combine eligible purchases made throughout the week into a single shipment at no additional cost. Amazon Day complements other delivery options available for Prime members in Mexico, including same-day and next-day delivery.

The program forms part of Amazon’s broader sustainability strategy, which focuses on reducing waste, improving energy efficiency and lowering the environmental impact of its logistics network. By grouping orders together, the company reduces packaging consumption and the number of transportation routes required to deliver individual packages.

Data from markets where Amazon Day already operates show measurable environmental benefits. In the United States, Prime members using the option reduced the average number of boxes used for deliveries by 20% in 2024. In European markets including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy, the feature contributed to an average 15% reduction in the total number of packages shipped during the same period.

Amazon said its sustainability initiatives rely heavily on technology and artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency. AI tools are used to optimize packaging size recommendations, reduce product returns and identify energy inefficiencies in facilities in real time. The systems can also detect water leaks and determine whether certain products can be shipped without additional outer packaging.

One of the company’s key initiatives is the Ships in Product Packaging (SIPP) program, which allows certain items to be shipped in their original packaging without an additional Amazon box. Currently, about 12% of Amazon’s global shipments are delivered without added packaging through programs such as SIPP. According to the company, packaging optimization initiatives implemented since 2015 have helped avoid more than 4Mt of packaging materials globally.

The environmental footprint of e-commerce logistics has become a growing concern as online retail continues to expand globally. Studies estimate that e-commerce accounts for roughly 2–3% of global carbon emissions, driven largely by transportation, packaging and last-mile delivery operations. Shipping a single online order can generate between 0.2kg and 1.2kg of CO₂ equivalent, depending on factors such as distance, delivery speed and packaging materials. Packaging alone can represent around 45% of the emissions associated with an e-commerce order, highlighting the importance of optimizing package size and reducing material use

Logistics models that consolidate orders are increasingly viewed as a way to reduce these impacts. Research shows that choosing slower or consolidated delivery options can significantly reduce emissions because it allows companies to optimize routes and load vehicles more efficiently. In contrast, fast or same-day delivery can increase emissions by 10–12% due to less efficient transport logistics. As global parcel volumes continue to grow, potentially reaching 800 billion shipments annually by 2030, companies are under increasing pressure to implement strategies such as delivery consolidation, packaging optimization and low-emission transport fleets to mitigate the environmental footprint of e-commerce.