Better Recycling Habits Start At The Workplace
Paper and paper-based packaging are a huge part of any workplace, making recycling a must. But what are the most effective ways to implement a recycling plan in an office or a factory? This helpful...
View ArticlePulp Truth: Can I Recycle This?
Paper is the most recycled material in the U.S. today. And while recovery rates remain high, so too do misconceptions around what you can and cannot put into the recycling bin. The good news? The...
View ArticleHow We Can Recycle Even More
Over 60% of paper products in the U.S. are recycled. The American Forest and Paper Association would like to see that number grow to 70%. In this video from the AF&PA, they give some helpful hints...
View ArticleWhy We Feel Weird Recycling Crumpled Paper
Lots of paper is recycled every year, but in 2012, 24.26 million tons of it still gets thrown out. According to The Washington Post, it may be because of the curious way that the human brain works. To...
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Infographic: The Many Lives Of Paper
Paper is the most recycled material in the U.S. As more communities gain access to recycling programs and paper collection each year, reuse continues to grow, but there’s still room for progress....
View ArticleMaking a Difference in the Lives of Disabled Children with Cardboard
You might be surprised at the impact that cardboard can have in the lives of children with disabilities. This video feature explores how the winner of a 2015 grant is doing just that by creating...
View ArticleHow is Paper Made?: One Artist Takes Us On a Tour
Learn how paper is made in this fascinating photo series from an artist with a lifelong appreciation for the process as profiled in a leading technology magazine. The post How is Paper Made?: One...
View ArticleThe Art of Upcycling: A Q&A with Dinah Wulf
We sat down with Dinah Wulf of DIYInspired.com to learn the role that paper and packaging has in the upcycling and how it’s influenced her lifestyle. Q: Spring is often heralded as the perfect...
View ArticleWatch: #HowDoIRecycle Fall Leaves
Fall leaves? Bag in paper to take advantage of some municipal mulch programs. The post Watch: #HowDoIRecycle Fall Leaves appeared first on Paper & Packaging.
View ArticleWatch: 8 Great Ways to Reuse Corrugated Boxes!
All Unpacked and Settling Into a New Home? Here’s Eight Great Ways to Reuse Corrugated Boxes. The combination of light weight, strength, and affordability make corrugated boxes the universal choice for...
View ArticleWatch: #HowDoIRecycle Halloween: How to Make Corrugated Costume Accessories
#HowDoIRecycle Halloween – Part 2: Not all armor is shiny. An old box + scissors + glue + your imagination = A Happy Halloween. *Adult supervision required The post Watch: #HowDoIRecycle Halloween: How...
View ArticleWatch: #HowDoIRecycle Halloween: Creatively Use a Box for Jack-O-Lantern Carving
#HowDoIRecycle Halloween – Part 1: This Halloween get a second use out of your boxes before you recycle them. Like this Jack-o-Lantern operating table. Just compost the pumpkin guts to get rid of the...
View ArticleFacts for Arbor Day
Arbor Day celebrates the role of trees in our everyday lives and encourages people to plant and care for trees. Did you know the paper and packaging industry is the largest planter of trees in the...
View ArticleWatch: #HowDoIRecycle Halloween: Candy Wrappers
#HowDoIRecycle Halloween – Part 3: 1. Halloween hangover? Did you know you may be able to recycle mixed materials like candy wrappers? 2. Ask your recycling center if they will take them or go online...
View ArticleWatch: #HowDoIRecycle: E-Commerce Boxes
As consumers shop more online, corrugated boxes are becoming an increasingly important part of our daily experiences. Most e-commerce boxes are made of corrugated cardboard because of its strength and...
View ArticleWatch: #HowDoIRecycle: E-Commerce Boxes (Part 2)
Recycling isn’t the only way to get the most out of corrugated e-commerce boxes – you can give them a meaningful second life by using them for charitable giving! The program Give Back Box allows you to...
View ArticleWatch: How Holiday Fun Unfolds
Paper and packaging make the holidays happen. Get inspired by this family’s holiday fun! This video was created in partnership with Meredith Corporation. The post Watch: How Holiday Fun Unfolds...
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Create Party Decor with Repurposed Holiday Packaging
What better way to usher out the old and in the new than with a party? Don’t forget the past year; send it out in the finest fashion by repurposing a couple of your holiday boxes. It’s easy: Use them...
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