As far as the Corrugated Packaging Industry is concerned, the Circular Economy is business as usual. As a matter of fact, today’s corrugated packaging is perfectly circular: it is 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and biobased.

In fact, corrugated packaging is one of the most recycled paper products today, with a well-established secondary raw material market.

6 reasons cardboard is circular

1. Bio-based and renewable:

Paper used for corrugated packaging is almost exclusively made from natural resources, and any new fibres are obtained from sustainably managed forests.

2. Easy to recycle:

Packaging manufacturers are increasingly using recycled fibres, which now account for 88% of raw material.

3. Prevents food waste:

Production processes that kill microbes give corrugated packaging unique hygiene levels that prevent the cross-contamination and spoilage of fresh produce.

4. Adding value after use:

Recycling paper as a secondary raw material today benefits every stakeholder along the supply chain.

5. Eco-design built in:

In addition to saving time, energy, and money, corrugated packaging can be easily shaped for cost-efficient logistics and storage.

6. The real Circular Economy champion:

As a circular packaging material, corrugated packaging is recyclable, biodegradable and based on renewable resources.

To read more about the circular economy of cardboard click here: https://www.fefco.org/benefits-corrugated