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How Recycled Fibre Strengthens Eco-Friendly Double Wall Packaging

Recycled fibre in double wall boxes: sustainability without sacrificing strength.

3 min readUpdated April 2025

Recycled content in double wall

Most UK double wall board contains 60-80% recycled fibre
100% recycled options available
Performance adequate for most applications

Quick answer

Most UK double wall board already contains 60-80% recycled fibre and performs adequately for most applications. 100% recycled content is available at minimal premium. The strength reduction (10-20% vs virgin) is compensated by the double wall construction itself. For maximum strength with sustainability, use kraft liners (virgin) with recycled fluting medium. This provides full strength where it matters most (liners) with recycled content where it matters least (fluting).

Performance with recycled content

Compensated by double wall construction.

Strength where needed, sustainability where possible.

The double construction compensates for fibre differences.

Sourcing

Request recycled content documentation from your supplier. Specify the mix you need: 100% recycled for maximum eco, kraft liners + recycled fluting for maximum strength with sustainability. Most suppliers accommodate both.

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Frequently asked questions

60-80% in most UK double wall board.

Yes, from most suppliers at minimal premium.

10-20% lower at the same grade, compensated by double wall construction.

Kraft liners + recycled fluting for strength with sustainability.

For loads up to 20-25kg, recycled double wall is adequate.

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