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Cardboard Current Market Trends

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

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.

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.

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.