Did you know the world is going through a triple planetary crisis? Climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss are expected to worsen the environment further, endangering the survival of all species. Hence, every nation, industry, and individual needs to contribute towards protecting the planet.
Many companies in the Canadian packaging industry are already moving in this direction by using eco-friendly materials. One such alternative is corrugated cardboard boxes. Let’s tell you how corrugated boxes are a sustainable packaging choice.
1. Recyclable and Reusable
Corrugated boxes are made from recycled materials such as wood chips, newspapers, waste materials from paper-making processes, or old corrugated containers (OCC). According to corrugated.org, corrugated is the most recycled material as most of it can be recovered to make new products.
Corrugated cardboard boxes in Canada can be recycled multiple times and for multiple purposes. Hence, they reduce solid waste disposal and don’t enter landfills.
2. Lesser Use of Resources
Corrugated boxes are sturdy yet lightweight. They can be easily stored, handled, or transported with optimum use of labor and machines which helps to save energy. Moreover, the raw material for corrugated boxes can be conveniently sourced locally.
This helps cardboard box suppliers to lower their shipping and transportation costs, thereby reducing fossil fuel usage.
3. Minimum Material Wastage
Corrugated boxes can be customized to any size, shape, or other specification. For example, die cut packaging is a popular custom option to ship pizza, baked goods, and wine bottles. Regular slotted containers with flaps are ideal for horticulture, FMCH, and industrial products.
So, using custom corrugated box in Canada reduces material wastage and has a low carbon footprint. Lower carbon emissions reduce the risk of global warming and keep air, water bodies, and land cleaner.
4. Renewable
You would be surprised to know that 96% of corrugated boxes are made with material supplied by certified fiber sourcing programs such as Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and American Tree Farm System (ATFS). This is because corrugated material is sourced from pine trees, which usually tend to grow fast and are naturally found in most countries. They can be easily harvested at recurring intervals.
Since natural and non-renewable resources are depleting at a faster rate, corrugated boxes are a sustainable option.
5. Superior to Plastic
Unlike plastic which contains hazardous chemicals which can endanger plant, animal, and human life, corrugated cardboard boxes in Canada hardly have any. As a result, these boxes are quite safe for the ecosystem.
Moreover, these boxes are also easily biodegradable as they are made from paper which is sourced from trees. The boxes degrade within a few months after they are discarded responsibly in the environment. On the contrary, plastic takes 20 to 500 years to decompose!
Goodline Boxes, a leading supplier of custom corrugated box in BC, Canada , has embodied sustainability goals in its charter. Some of the eco-friendly initiatives we have undertaken are:
- We procure renewable and recyclable raw materials as far as possible.
- All our products are 100% recyclable.
- We send waste generated during production processes for recycling.
- We have equipped our entire facility with LED lights to reduce energy consumption.
- We continuously improve our processes to minimize noise and light pollution.
Our green credentials can help you build a sustainable brand through custom packaging options. Get in touch to know more.