International Paper and DS Smith Join Forces
International Paper’s $7.2 billion merger with DS Smith creates a global leader in sustainable packaging, promising innovation, expanded market reach, and potential benefits for small businesses seeking eco-friendly solutions.
Greif To Close Two Operations
Greify is shutting down key facilities in Georgia and Massachusetts
International Paper Gains EU Approval for $7.3 Billion DS Smith Acquisition
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.
The Key to Efficient Cardboard Recycling: Commercial Balers
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 Current Market Trends
Cardboard recycling markets face declining prices and global economic pressures, presenting challenges and opportunities for small businesses managing corrugated waste.
Common Cardboard Recycling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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.
The Life Cycle of Recycled Cardboard
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.
Cardboard Recycling Don’ts
Investing in a cardboard baler and properly handling recyclable materials can help small businesses streamline recycling efforts, reduce waste, and support sustainability.
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.