How Recycled Board Long Boxes Support Sustainable Supply Chains
Recycled board long boxes: environmental benefits and supply chain advantages.
Why recycled matters
Quick answer
Recycled board long boxes perform comparably to virgin fibre for most applications and cost the same or marginally more. They reduce production carbon by up to 50%, satisfy retailer sustainability mandates, and provide measurable data for ESG reporting. For long boxes specifically, recycled double-wall board provides the same structural integrity as virgin fibre at the grades typically used.
Performance reality
At BC flute with 150gsm+ liners, recycled board handles the same loads as virgin fibre.
Recycled board may have a marginally rougher surface, affecting fine print detail minimally.
At the grades used for long boxes (double-wall), the difference in strength is negligible.
More eco: FSC certification or recyclability guide.
Supply chain benefits
Major retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Amazon increasingly require suppliers to use recycled or certified packaging. Using recycled board long boxes positions your business to meet these requirements and win or retain B2B contracts.
Sourcing recycled board
Most UK corrugated manufacturers offer 100% recycled board as a standard option. Specify it in your purchase order and request documentation verifying recycled content for your sustainability records.
Recycled long boxes
100% recycled board long boxes from ProcuraPack.
Browse long boxesFrequently asked questions
Yes, at double-wall grades the performance difference between recycled and virgin is negligible.
Same or up to 5% more. Often negligible at bulk volumes.
Lower production carbon, reduced landfill, and meets retailer procurement requirements.
Request documentation from your supplier certifying the recycled content percentage.
Increasingly yes. Many have formal requirements or preferences for recycled-content packaging.
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