What Products Are Made From Recycled Cardboard?
You just finished up a big move into your new commercial office space. The 100 or so cardboard boxes filled with office supplies, furniture, break room supplies, computers, and more that once lined your hallways and spilled into your lobby have finally been emptied and broken down for proper recycling. But what exactly will become of all that recycled cardboard? You know just as much as we do that paper-based materials such as cardboard are one of the most widely recyclable materials in the world and can be effectively repurposed to make all kinds of everyday products for commercial and residential use. But how innovative can we get with recycled cardboard?
Well, the options are expanding daily. From new boxes and packaging to eco-friendly furniture, toys, pet products, building materials, and more, there is seemingly no limit to what we, as a society, can do with recycled cardboard on a global scale. At Texas Recycling, your source for recycling paper, cardboard, newsprint, and industrial metal recycling in Dallas, Texas since 1992, we want to be at the forefront of conversations that expand society’s knowledge of what recycling is, how to improve upon our circular economy, and all the amazing things that happen next.
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What Percentage of Cardboard Is Recycled?
According to the American Forest & Paper Association, paper and cardboard are some of the most highly recycled materials in the United States. In 2022, the paper recycling rate was nearly 68%. The recycling rate for cardboard boxes, also known as corrugated containers (OCC), was just above 93% that same year.
The AFPA went on to state that more than two-thirds of the paper used in the U.S. is recycled and used to make new sustainable paper products that people and businesses use every day—equating to roughly 50 million tons of paper.
That amount of recovered paper and cardboard would fill:
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While different recycling facilities accept different types of recyclable materials, our Dallas-based corrugated cardboard recycling plant accepts any of the following:
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??????? Loose or baled cardboard boxes
??????? Doubled-lined Kraft (DLK)
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Common Products Made From Recycled Cardboard
1.???? Paper bags, towels, and tissues — Recycled cardboard can be used to make delivery bags, gift bags, grocery bags, and even finer materials such as paper towels, toilet paper, and tissues.
2.???? Medical device packaging — Eco-conscious medical device packaging with paper bubble wrap, shredded cardboard, and biodegradable foam peanuts minimizes waste and adds a beneficial option for recycled cardboard.
3.???? More packaging — Recycled cardboard is widely used to make more options for packaging and shipping food, liquids, cosmetics, clothing, and other goods. This can be in the form of corrugated shipping boxes, cereal boxes, tissue boxes, milk and juice cartons, pizza boxes, etc.
4.???? Building materials — Rather than tossing those leftover cardboard boxes aside, recycled cardboard has a variety of applications in the construction industry, including building insulation, sheetrock, air filters, and chipboard.
5.???? Garden supplies — Recycled cardboard can be used to make biodegradable planters for your garden and sheet mulching since it is slow to decompose and acts as a weed barrier.
6.???? Greeting cards — Hallmark greeting cards and stationery sets are often made from recycled paper and cardboard.
7.???? Sustainable furniture — This includes eco-friendly chairs, couches, tables, shelves, and dressers. According to an article by CNN, one German-based company promises its pieces can last up to 10 years.
8.???? Newspaper and writing paper — Cardboard can be recycled and used for other paper products. Believe it or not, today's newspapers and even a few common writing tablets and notebooks started as cardboard boxes.
9.???? Pet products — Many pet products can be made from recycled cardboard, from cat scratchers to beds, dog toys, DIY food dispensers, cardboard tubes, and more.
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Texas Recycling in Dallas Is Your Recycled Cardboard Partner
The best part about using cardboard is that it can be recycled over and over again to meet the needs of individuals and businesses all across the world. Once your materials are in our recycling plant, they are sorted and baled. After recycling corrugated cardboard, we direct-source to paper mills worldwide for converting into recycled products.
That’s where the limitless possibilities begin. From new boxes and packaging to eco-friendly furniture, toys, pet products, building materials, and more, there is seemingly no limit to what we, as a society, can do with recycled cardboard on a global scale. Texas Recycling does its part by providing the highest-quality recycling services in the D/FW metroplex. We process thousands of tons of recyclable paper, cardboard, newspaper, and metal at our 225,000-plus square-foot facility. So, if you still have a truckload of recyclable items, please call us at 214-357-0262. We’ll let you know how we can help.?
Our creative solutions help companies embrace environmental responsibility and sustainability. Texas Recycling also offers the highest level of personalized customer service to all our clients. From pickups for large commercial entities to our Public Buy Back Center for individuals and smaller businesses, we have a recycling solution to meet your needs. Help both the environment and your bottom line by calling Texas Recycling at 214-357-0262 to get started on a commercial recycling or industrial recycling program for your organization.