If the United States has a packaging favorite, it's cardboard!
Over 85 percent of all products manufactured and sold in the country are packed in cardboard, from pizzas to pizza-making machines.
These cardboard boxes keep our items safe and contamination-free.
Unfortunately, all this packaging has cardboard consequences.
Consumers and businesses throw them away after use, while some get discarded in the packaging process after initially failing to pass the quality test.
These thrown-away and discarded cardboard boxes sit in the landfills unprocessed and unrecycled.
According to one estimate, the US produces more than 25 billion cardboard boxes as waste each year.
That's a lot of cardboard!
Imagine if we recycled this cardboard waste, how many trees we could save each year. Not to mention, the money we can save on waste disposal services.
So, are you willing to start a cardboard recycling program for your business?
If you are, we will suggest that you incorporate these cardboard recycling tips in your program to make it better and more cost-effective:
Cut out oil-stained or water-damaged areas on boxes before recycling
Oil or water-soiled cardboard has no recycling market; recycling it is a waste of money and energy.
Inspect your cardboard for oil-stained or water-damaged areas before dumping it into the recycling line. Remove soiled portions where possible. If the damage is in excess, discard the whole cardboard.
Always flatten out the cardboard before processing
Before processing the cardboard, flatten it out. This will make the handling, storage, and transportation of cardboard waste easier.
Use balers for handling a large amount of cardboard waste
Does your business produce cardboard waste in large quantities?
If yes, you're better off using balers or compactors for easy handling.
There are a variety of balers and compactors available in the market, so make sure you purchase the right one for your baling needs. We will recommend using horizontal balers as they work best with cardboard and paper waste materials.
How Crigler can help you implement a robust cardboard recycling program
Crigler Enterprises Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of cardboard recycling solutions. We sell new and used cardboard recycling equipment, including cardboard balers, shredders, and recycling conveyor belt systems. For more details, please view our product catalogue or contact us by filling out our online form.