Cardboard

Products: Cardboard packaging, cardboard

Info: Cardboard packaging must be as clean as possible and free from foreign matter or contamination.

Avoiding/reducing: Cardboard packaging is made from cellulose fibres. Recycling is highly recommended as the use of recovered paper significantly reduces the environmental impact of paper production and deforestation, as well as reducing energy and fresh water requirements. Print economically (print only what you need and print on both sides).

Recycling/environmentally sound disposal: Fibres are mixed with water to make paper pulp, which goes through several stages of cleaning. Coatings and inks are removed, then the pulp is dewatered and made into new cardboard.