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They order it and some send it back
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast looks at the online shopping returns process
The latest episode of “Mailin’ It!,” the USPS podcast, explores the business of online shopping returns and reverse logistics.
The guest is Nagee Jackson, the Postal Service’s director of new business acquisition.
The 27-minute episode was released Sept. 29 and is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most podcast platforms.
October is Energy Action Month
USPS is using solar energy to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The Postal Service is highlighting its increasing use of solar energy during October’s Energy Action Month, a federal government initiative that promotes sustainability and efficiency.
The Postal Service uses power purchase agreements, or PPAs, to provide solar power for some facilities and to avoid significant upfront costs.
These PPAs provide competitively priced electricity while third-party providers own, operate and maintain the solar power generators.
USPS currently has five facilities using solar power PPAs — two in California, and one each in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington, DC — with seven more planned.
The organization surpassed its goal of achieving 10 percent renewable energy consumption in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Currently, 13.3 percent of the organization’s electricity consumption is from renewable sources.
The Postal Service is also using solar energy and renewable energy credits to reach its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by fiscal year 2030 from a baseline established in fiscal year 2021.
“USPS is committed to advancing our solar footprint and reducing our emissions,” said Jennifer Beiro-Reveille, senior director of Environmental Affairs and Corporate Sustainability.
More information about the Postal Service’s sustainability efforts and the 2026 Impact Report are available at usps.com.
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WestPac Area, Massachusetts-Rhode Island District on top in scanning
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.24 percent during the week ending Sept. 25, down 0.1 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected Sept. 30.
WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.44 percent, while Central ranked last with a 97 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, Massachusetts-Rhode Island, part of Atlantic Area, ranked first with a 98.42 percent rating, while Hawaii, part of WestPac Area, ranked last with a 94.16 percent rating.
Scanning data allows customers to track their mail and packages, which helps USPS deliver excellent service, boost loyalty and drive revenue.
To see the latest data, go to the Informed Visibility website and select “Customer Experience,” followed by “DES 2 Scan Performance.” Postal Service employees must request Informed Visibility access through eAccess.
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They order it and some send it back
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast looks at the online shopping returns process
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October is Energy Action Month
USPS is using solar energy to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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WestPac Area, Massachusetts-Rhode Island District on top in scanning