An October 2020 survey of e-commerce decision makers in North America and Europe revealed that ** percent of e-commerce companies were addressing environmental challenges by at least providing the option of more sustainable packaging. Additionally, ** percent of e-commerce companies reported that they implemented more efficient transportation to cut emissions.
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