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The Hidden Costs of Not Recycling Cardboard for Small Businesses
Failing to recycle cardboard can lead to increased costs, lost revenue opportunities, regulatory fines, and damage to your brand’s reputation, making recycling a smart and sustainable choice for small businesses.
Cardboard Recycling Rates Changing
The American Forest & Paper Association has updated its methodology for calculating recycling rates, now reporting ranges instead of fixed numbers, to better reflect real-world dynamics, address industry controversies, and enhance transparency around paper and cardboard recycling.
Cardboard Commodities Shift
Rising demand for recycled cardboard and expected declines in input costs present a prime opportunity for small businesses to embrace sustainable packaging while reducing expenses.
Boosting Textile Recycling in North America
Goodwill Industries, Reju, and WM are partnering on a multi-year project to improve textile recycling across North America through enhanced efforts.
Understanding the Global Fluctuations in OCC Prices
The global price of old corrugated containers (OCC) fluctuates due to factors like demand shifts, import policies, recycling infrastructure, transportation costs, energy prices, and environmental regulations.
How is Cardboard Made?
Insights How is Cardboard Made? Cardboard is one of the most commonly used materials in packaging, especially among small businesses. From shipping boxes to retail packaging, it’s a vital part of many business operations. What makes cardboard even more appealing is its recyclability, allowing businesses to reduce their environmental footprint. But have you ever thought […]
How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Growing Demand
The demand for recycled cardboard is rising due to new mill projects and increased sustainability efforts, offering small businesses in recycling an opportunity to benefit from growing market needs.
OCC Market Insights
The demand for recovered paper, particularly cardboard (OCC) and mixed paper, remains strong in North America, driven by new mill capacity, while global factors, including a slowdown in Asia and changes in export dynamics, continue to influence the market.
Rising Demand and Opportunities for Small Businesses
The demand for recycled cardboard is growing in North America due to advancements in recycling technology and increased mill capacity, creating new opportunities for small recycling businesses.
5 Things You Did Not Know About Cardboard
Cardboard is a sustainable, cost-effective, and versatile packaging solution that supports small businesses by offering recyclability, durability, and customization options.
Cardboard in Landfills
Recycling cardboard is essential for small businesses as it reduces landfill waste, conserves resources, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and enhances sustainability efforts.
Choosing the Right Cardboard Baler for Your Small Business
When choosing a cardboard baler for your small business, consider your cardboard volume, available space, ease of use, and budget to find the most efficient and cost-effective solution.
Kickstart Recycling at Your Small Business
Start a recycling program at your small business by assessing waste, investing in tools like a cardboard baler, and engaging employees and customers to enhance sustainability and reduce costs.
The Rise of OCC (Cardboard): What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Insights The Rise of OCC (Cardboard): What Small Business Owners Need to Know The global corrugated carton market is booming, with its value climbing from USD 158.76 billion in 2022 to a projected USD 218.39 billion by 2030, growing at a steady rate of 4.09% annually. This growth is largely driven by the increasing demand […]
The Decomposition Timeline of Cardboard
Cardboard typically decomposes within 2 to 3 months under ideal conditions, but factors like environmental conditions, coatings, and disposal methods can affect this timeline, with recycling being a more environmentally friendly option.
Why Should I Buy a Cardboard Baler for My Business?
As a small business owner, managing waste efficiently is crucial for maintaining a clean and organized workspace, reducing costs, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Bailing Cardboard vs Traditional Waste Disposal
Comparing Costs of Baling Cardboard vs. Traditional Waste Disposal: Why Your Small Business Should Consider Cardboard Balers
Cardboard Recycling Myths
Debunking common myths about cardboard recycling reveals how small businesses can effectively recycle, save money, and make a significant environmental impact.
New CO Recycling Program
Colorado’s new Producer Responsibility Program will make recycling free statewide by charging companies that use single-use packaging to fund curbside recycling services for all residents.
The Environmental Benefits of Recycling Cardboard
Recycling cardboard saves landfill space, reduces carbon emissions, conserves trees and water, and protects ecosystems and wildlife habitats, making it an essential practice for environmental sustainability.
The Cost-Effectiveness of Using Cardboard
Cardboard is a cost-effective packing material for small businesses due to its low production cost, lightweight nature, versatility, and recyclability, which together reduce expenses and enhance brand sustainability.
Rising Costs of Recycled Cardboard
The cost of recycled cardboard is soaring due to increased e-commerce demand and supply shortages, impacting small businesses, which should optimize packaging, buy in bulk, and improve recycling to manage expenses.