Growing Sunflowers

Sunflowers need full sun and grow best in fertile, well-drained, moist soil with plenty of mulch. Sunflowers do not like to be transplanted so are best grown direct from seed. The giant or Russian varieties are preferred for seed production. Grow to 1 – 2 metres (4 – 6 ft) so need staking or protection…

Sleeping with Amazon

David Gutowski | Longreads | July 2020 | 5 minutes (1,500 words) “At the end of the day, I have to sleep with myself.” Over the 18 years of publishing my literature and music website Largehearted Boy, that has always been my creed. When offered sponsorships and advertising from products I didn’t believe in, that…

Social responsibility

Amazon is strongly committed to conducting our business in a lawful and ethical manner, including engaging with suppliers who respect human rights, provide safe and inclusive workplaces, and promote a sustainable future. About our supply chain Our mission is for our products to be made in a way that respects human rights and the environment….

What priorities is the Amazon sustainability team working on?

Amazon has global teams focusing on our key environmental and social impacts and opportunities for innovation. Our programs include Frustration-Free Packaging and retail packaging standards; solar on our fulfillment center rooftops; investments in the circular economy with the Closed Loop Fund; and numerous other initiatives happening every day by teams across Amazon. Amazon joined The…