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Cardboard packaging recycling: What You Need to Know
Cardboard packaging is one of the largest contributors to commercial and retail waste. Found in shipping boxes, product packaging and office supplies, its high volume and recyclability make it a critical focus for any recycling program. Unfortunately, cardboard contaminated with food or liquids often ends up in general waste, where it cannot be recovered.
By setting up clear collection systems and ensuring cardboard is kept clean and dry, businesses can recycle this material effectively, reducing landfill costs and improving sustainability outcomes.
How cardboard packaging is processed
Cardboard is collected, baled and transported to recycling facilities where it is pulped, cleaned and turned into new cardboard sheets or boxes. This closed-loop system ensures the fibres are continually reused, making cardboard one of the most sustainable packaging materials available.
Why cardboard recycling matters
For businesses, recycling cardboard brings direct cost savings by reducing landfill disposal fees and creating opportunities for rebates on large volumes. It also demonstrates compliance with environmental standards and supports corporate sustainability goals.
Waste management with sustainability in mind
At Resource Environmental Solutions, we can arrange the collection and disposal of all types of waste anywhere in Australia.
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