Some consumer packaged goods brands have been asked by Amazon in recent months to overhaul their product packaging to be greener, sturdier and cheaper to ship, according to Forbes.
From August 1, 2019, manufacturers with products identified for the packaging improvement program will be charged an additional surcharge on non-compliant items at $1.99 per item shipped. Brands that upgrade their packaging to meet the requirements ahead of the deadline will receive a credit of $1.00 for each item shipped.