SRUCSA decided to stop supporting Amazon following student feedback in early 2021, where concerns were raised about the ethics of Amazon vouchers and their accessibility. Discussions with students confirmed a preference for alternatives, particularly local businesses, with some students even opting out of activities like surveys due to Amazon-based incentives. In response, SRUC introduced short-term alternatives for voucher winners and committed to moving away from Amazon longer term. SRUCSA went further by ending all use of Amazon, including cancelling Prime, a decision formally agreed in April 2021. Environmental concerns, including Amazon’s carbon emissions, reinforced this shift, alongside a wider aim to support local suppliers, reduce

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