[This article was originally published in August 2020 and has been revised and expanded.]
Almost everything we buy comes in some kind of cardboard package. And that means quite a bit of cardboard recycling that has to be done. But how to do it?
The problem is that we often think it's just a simple matter of throwing used boxes and packages into our paper recycling bin. But there's much more to it than that.
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[This article was first published in October 2019 and has been revised and expanded.]
For most of us, recycling is just throwing our recyclables into the right containers. But what about large amounts of junk like empty boxes? Do you know how to recycle cardboard properly?
After the holidays many homes and businesses can find themselves inundated with waste cardboard and paperboard from packaging and other materials. And disposing of it all can be a challenge.
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Most of us recycle and along with plastic and aluminum, recycling paper waste is probably the most common thing we do. But where does all that paper go?
We know that some of it becomes new products made from recycled paper, but is that all there is to it? And does it really pay for us to take the time to recycle paper?
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When it comes to recycling your paper and cardboard waste, all paper is the same, right? Not so much. In fact, there are several waste paper categories.
So, what does that mean for you and I when we're deciding how to dispose of paper waste?
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Cardboard, paperboard, paper, and newsprint can all be recycled. Essentially, they are all made with paper fibers which means it's all paper recycling.
Fortunately, cardboard recycling and paper recycling has become one of the success stories for the Zero Waste movement and recycling efforts of the United States. But it is still a pressing need.
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Recycling paper and paperboard waste and debris should be easy since they are almost endlessly recyclable materials. But it doesn't happen often enough.
Paper recycling—the process of converting old paper products into new paper—is one of the most successful forms of recycling in the world. Almost 70 percent of paper used in the United States winds up at a recycling plant and is remade in paper mills.
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While it is certainly safe to recycle your used cardboard, your cardboard waste may not be safe!
Most people have heard about thieves stealing copper and other metals to sell as scrap. Even catalytic converters are prime targets for metal thieves. But stealing cardboard? Seriously?
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The state of recycling in general is in turmoil right now, especially for plastic. But what about paper recycling? Is that still a viable option?
Individually and collectively, Americans go through huge amounts of paper of every type. Ever wonder what happens to it all after we toss it out?
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