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2. Biodegradable Glues, Waxes, 3. 100% Recyclable Before recycling your corrugated
and Dyes Biodegradable materials and modern cardboard, consider reusing the boxes or
When people ask the question “can you technology make it easier than ever offering them to customers for packing
recycle corrugated cardboard,” they are to recycle your corrugated cardboard their shopping and/or to anyone who is
often concerned about the ingredients used packaging. According to Recyclebank®, moving house. Once the box has reached
in the box’s binding agents and treatments. removing the packing tape and labels the end of its life, simply collapse it down
Fortunately, newer formulas have enabled from corrugated cardboard boxes before and separate it for recycling.
us to manufacture corrugated cardboard recycling is generally not necessary, as the
boxes using cornstarch adhesives, natural tape will either be removed by workers
wax, and environmentally-friendly dyes at the recycling plant or will come away
that break down easily in the corrugated naturally when the box is soaked and the
cardboard box recycling process. paper converted into a pulp slurry.

The Difference Between Corrugated Fiberboard and Cardboard
Understanding the differences between be practical
cardboard vs corrugated fiberboard is an physically or
essential first step to take as you choose financially.
storage and shipping solutions. While
the two materials are often referenced That’s the major
interchangeably, they’re actually quite d i f f e r en ce
different from each other. b e t we e n
cor r u g a t e d
Corrugated offers some significant c a rd b o a rd
advantages over traditional cardboard, vs regular
ensuring that your produce gets from c a r db oa r d :
point A to B without any issues. Read on Corrugated is biodegradable and contains Corrugated is designed with the unique
to discover the important differences no dyes or bleaches, so it can be composted needs of the end user in mind, while
between corrugated cardboard vs regular and recycled effectively. At Fruit Growers regular cardboard is simply a means to
cardboard. Supply, we partner with supply chain an end. That’s not to say that regular
vendors who source materials primarily cardboard doesn’t have its place; it’s just
Corrugated Is More Durable from sustainable forests. Unlike traditional not suited for heavy duty applications.
Traditional cardboard is a thicker, heavier cardboard boxes, corrugated cartons can
version of paper stock or pulp. For example, be reused over and over again, saving Corrugated Is Customizable
a cereal box is made from cardboard. you money while reducing your carbon As you learn about cardboard vs corrugated,
Corrugated, on the other hand, might be footprint. remember that it’s all about context.
made with cardboard materials, but the If you’re packaging cereal, corrugated
overall design and structure is much more Corrugated Is Lightweight and wouldn’t be the right choice. If you’re
durable. Flexible shipping fruits and veggies, corrugated is
When considering the weight of cardboard the best choice, by far.
The biggest difference between cardboard vs corrugated fiberboard, it’s important to
vs corrugated fiberboard is that corrugated keep the overall strength-to-weight ratio in The great thing about corrugated is that
is made with three layers. There’s a ruffled, mind. While cardboard is a lighter material there are endless customizations and
fluted material sandwiched between in general, corrugated is going to be much combinations available. Say you’re shipping
the inner and outer cardboard layers, more rugged at the same weight. apples to a retail store. Not only can
providing exceptional strength that can we provide tough, lightweight shipping
withstand severe wear and tear throughout The ruffled inner layer offers incredible containers, but the retailer can also use
the packing, storing, shipping, and retail strength and flexibility while keeping the those same shipping containers as retail
display processes. overall weight of the container down. displays. We deliver custom corrugated
In order to achieve the same amount of solutions that align with your unique
Corrugated Is Better for the strength as corrugated, you would need to challenges and goals.
Environment use a much heavier cardboard that wouldn’t

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