Amazon introduces plastic packaging that can't be recycled

Amazon have come under criticism for new packaging that cannot be recycled. The California-based company has angered environmentalists for three items used to mail purchases: an air pillow, bubble-lined plastic bag and standard plastic bag. All three are deemed single-use only, which means they can't be refashioned for another purpose - and, crucially, will not degrade naturally. This is despite growing pressure from politicians, such as former Prime Minister Theresa May, plus a host of multi-million pound retailers who've dumped wasteful packaging. In a statement, Amazon said: 'We value our customers' feedback about our packaging, both the positive comments and the negative, as in this instance.