How Recycled Board Boxes Help Reduce Your Business Carbon Footprint
Recycled board boxes: lower carbon at every stage from production to disposal.
Carbon benefits of recycled board
Quick answer
Recycled board uses 50-75% less energy and 60-70% less water than virgin board production. Most UK corrugated boxes already contain 60-80% recycled fibre. Specifying 100% recycled content maximises carbon savings. Performance is adequate for most applications. For heavy items or demanding stacking, a blend of recycled and virgin fibre provides the optimal balance of strength and sustainability.
Performance comparison
Standard e-commerce products are well-served by recycled board.
5-15% reduction at the same board grade.
A slightly thicker recycled board matches virgin strength.
For most items under 15kg it is perfectly adequate.
Eco: FSC or lightweight.
Sourcing recycled board
Request 100% recycled content from your supplier. Most can accommodate this at minimal premium. Verify recycled content documentation for sustainability reporting.
Frequently asked questions
50-75% less energy than virgin production.
Slightly, 5-15% lower crush strength. Adequate for most items.
60-80% in most UK corrugated boxes.
Yes, from most suppliers at minimal premium.
Usually comparable or marginally higher.
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