We've all had wrap rage from going head-to-head with impossible-to-open packaging. So in 2008 we set out to solve the problem. "Frustration-Free Packaging" was designed to make it easier for customers to liberate products from their packages. We started small with just 19 of the worst offenders—products enclosed in hard plastic cases known as "clamshells" and those secured with plastic-coated wire ties, commonly used in toy packaging.
After smoothing out the kinks and broadening the program, Frustration-Free Packaging has grown to over 400,000 products. And we're happy to report that our customers no longer have wrap rage. What's more, Frustration-Free Packaging has helped the planet by reducing over 50 million pounds of excess packaging to date.
We've heard a lot of feedback from our customers like this:
"The old frustration full packaging took scissors and blood and sweat to open. The new way is perfect! Pull cardboard tab, open envelope, memory card in hand."
"I am a huge fan of Amazon Frustration Free Packaging ... Thank you for offering packaging that allows me to access my purchases without endangering myself."
"This was the best packaged item I've ever received from Amazon. No extra box, no frills. Just stick the sticker on the box and go. Way to be sustainable folks!"
