Ever wondered how corrugated cardboard is recycled? Here’s how:
Step 1: The corrugated material is collected and then sorted based on type, size, and quality in order to streamline the recycling process.
Step 2: Once sorted, the cardboard undergoes shredding, breaking it down into smaller pieces. These pieces are then pulped, transforming them into a fibrous pulp mixture through the use of water and chemicals.
Step 3: The pulped mixture undergoes a rigorous filtering process to remove any contaminants, such as ink, adhesives, and other non-cardboard materials, ensuring the purity of the recycled pulp.
Step 4: After filtration, the refined pulp undergoes additional processing to enhance its quality and strength, preparing it for its next life as a corrugated board.
Step 5: Finally, the recycled pulp is formed into sheets and corrugated to recreate the characteristic wavy pattern. These sheets are then used to manufacture new corrugated cardboard packaging, completing the recycling loop.
Reducing our impact on the environment is important to us. If you want to learn more about our vision for a greener future, read our full sustainability plan here: https://boxwaygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BoxWay-Sustainability-Plan-compressed.pdf
