The 40+ Sustainable Systems Inside Amazon’s Delivery Station
The article details Amazon's new delivery station, DII5, highlighting its 40+ sustainable technologies aimed at reducing emissions and resource use. It describes materials like mass timber, energy-efficient systems, and water conservation measures, with quotes from Amazon officials explaining their sustainability goals.
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“Buildings and construction make up 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Carbon Leadership Forum.”
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“Amazon is working towards its goal to decarbonise its global operations through improvements in its network of fulfillment centres and delivery stations.”
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“Its new delivery station, DII5, has been designed with more than 40 market-ready technologies to help it operate sustainably.”
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“Located in Elkhart, Indiana, DII5 is designed to reduce Amazon’s resource use and emissions.”
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“It features more than 170 EV charging stations outside the facility.”
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“Amazon’s goal with the facility is to gather data on the sustainability initiatives used and how well they work.”
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“DII5’s walls are made from mass timber, also known as engineered wood, with a foundation of lower-carbon concrete.”
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“Mass timber is made from pieces of softwood such as spruce, fir and pine, which are laminated together, making a material that has the same structural strength as concrete and steel.”
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“It is much less carbon-intensive to produce than other materials and it locks in the carbon that the trees sequestered before they were harvested.”
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“DII5 uses a mix of mass timber and lower-carbon steel to support the roof and canopy that covers Amazon’s delivery vans.”
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“The roof of the facility is made from composite wood and features heat pumps for efficient heating and cooling, which reduces the site’s energy usage.”
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“Amazon has implemented multiple smart features into the delivery station to help reduce its usage of fossil fuels and natural resources.”
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“This includes low-flow water fixtures which help maximise water conservation and reduce its dependence on municipal water.”
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“It uses circadian lighting in its training and break rooms, which shift between day and night time, saving energy and improving associate health.”
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“DII5 also features lower-carbon pavement and curbs, made with a sustainable concrete mix and lower-carbon steel reinforcing.”
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“Amazon has prioritised bio-based materials in the construction of DII5, with wood studs in the place of metal ones at interior partitions and wood fibre insulation instead of fibreglass.”
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“It used lower-carbon and bio-based finishes in its acoustic ceilings and flooring.”
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“In addition to these sustainability measures, Amazon has added a water reclamation system to the facility. This collects rainwater from the roof, filters it and stores it underground in a 15,000 gallon tank. This water is then routed to the facility’s restrooms for use in the toilets.”
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