JD takes green route to sustainable growth

Online retailer to use materials for packaging that do not harm nature

Online shopping giant JD is putting more efforts into carton recycling and promoting the use of sustainable, greener packaging materials through its Green Stream Initiative, as part of the commitment to run its business more sustainably.

The company's logistics arm recently pledged 1 billion yuan ($158 million) to establish a Green Logistics Fund to promote the use of sustainable, green packaging materials throughout the supply chain.