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American Paper Facts
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American Paper Facts

Every day U.S. papermakers recycle enough paper to fill a 15 mile long train of boxcars. The first paper merchant in America was Benjamin Franklin, who helped to start 18 paper mills in Virginia and surrounding areas. For hundreds of years, cotton and linen rags were the papermaker’s raw materials. During the American Revolution, paper […]

What is Cardboard Recycling?
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What is Cardboard Recycling?

Cardboard, also referred to as corrugated cardboard, is a recyclable material that i recycled by small and large scale businesses to save money on waste disposal costs. Cardboard recycling is the reprocessing and reuse of thick sheets or stiff multilayered papers that have been used, discarded or regarded as waste. Cardboard boxes are usually heavy-duty or thick-sheets of […]

Packaging Outlook 2017
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Packaging Outlook 2017

Folding Carton Packaging In 2015, the last year for which complete figures are available, the North American industry shipped 4.94 million tons of paperboard packaging with an average value per ton of $1,765, according to the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC). This is down from the 5.03 million tons shipped in 2014. The good news is […]

Hershey’s new display-ready case reduces corrugated by 32%
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Hershey’s new display-ready case reduces corrugated by 32%

Redesigning the display-ready case for its packaged chocolate products from a two-piece to a one-piece box helps move Hershey toward its goal of reducing its packaging material by 25 million pounds by 2025. The Hershey Co. has redesigned the display-ready case for its chocolate packaged candy, proving that significant sustainability advantages can be achieved simply […]

Packaging innovation over the decades
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Packaging innovation over the decades

The packaging world is always evolving, and I’ve witnessed significant shifts in the industry since my start with PMMI back in 1990. We’ve seen countless trends come and go over the years, requiring brands to adapt to fluctuating consumer demands. As a result, our industry is constantly pushed to design with innovation and employ cutting-edge […]

27 Insanely Clever Crafts You Can Make With Cardboard
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27 Insanely Clever Crafts You Can Make With Cardboard

1. Sequin Letter Garland 2. Desktop Catchall Organizer Erin Loechner / designformankind.com 3. Geometric Cardboard Lamp 4. Cardboard Chandelier 5. Faux Antique Tin Letter 6. Apartment Door Number 7. Tube Shelf 8. Coffee Table 9. Lighted Marquee Sign 10. Cardboard Roll Mirror 11. Geometric Cardboard Sculpture 12. Cup Holder Wall Decor 13. Oversized Steampunk Playing Card Art   14. EAT Kitchen Sign 15. Metallic Wall Art 16. Cloud Bookcase 17. Geometric Lantern 18. Playdome […]