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International Paper (IP) has secured European Union approval for its $7.3 billion acquisition of DS Smith by agreeing to divest five facilities across Europe to address competition concerns, with the deal expected to close in early 2025.

Commercial balers are essential tools for efficient cardboard recycling, enabling businesses and communities to reduce waste, generate revenue, and promote sustainability by compacting materials into manageable bales.

Cardboard recycling markets face declining prices and global economic pressures, presenting challenges and opportunities for small businesses managing corrugated waste.

Using a cardboard baler helps small businesses avoid common recycling mistakes like improper sorting, contamination, and inefficient storage, creating a cleaner, more cost-effective recycling system.

Recycling cardboard transforms it into new products through a sustainable process of sorting, pulping, and repurposing, helping small businesses reduce waste, save costs, and support a circular economy.

Investing in a cardboard baler and properly handling recyclable materials can help small businesses streamline recycling efforts, reduce waste, and support sustainability.

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.

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.

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.

Goodwill Industries, Reju, and WM are partnering on a multi-year project to improve textile recycling across North America through enhanced efforts.