Monthly Archives: September 2018

Cardboard packaging confirms its return

“Cardboard packaging represents 39% of all packaging produced,” says Institution of packaging research, in its 2017 economic report. Cardboard now ranks first in front of glass (22%), wood (18%), plastic (16%) and metal (5%). With 50% of tonnages, it is the first material used for commercial and industrial packaging and is on par with plastic in…

6 types of packaging that look recyclable but hinder recycling

Some packaging is not suitable for recycling programs. Others require additional steps from consumers. There are some that seem recyclable, but they are not, and some may even contaminate recyclable materials. How to get to know of them? According to the organization representing the packaging industry, PAC Packaging Consortium, here are the packaging that poses…