cartons
Making the case for polycoated paper recovery
At the annual CRA conference, representatives from the paper recycling value chain discussed the benefits of prioritizing alternative fiber sources to meet market needs.
More in cartons
New recycling facility will turn food, beverage cartons into building materials
The facility, developed through a partnership between the Carton Council, Elof Hansson USA Inc. and the Upcycling Group, will be in Lodi, California.
Paper recycling is focus of 2 January webinars
A webinar presented by the Recycling Today Media Group will focus on freight while ReMA and Davis Index will cover wider paper recycling topics.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition links up with ReMA for webinar
The two associations will examine ReMA’s paper and board packaging recyclability assessment tool during a Nov. 19 webinar.
Tetra Pak, Lactalis develop recycled material linked to used beverage cartons
Lactalis says it plans to increase its portfolio of dairy products in packaging that uses certified recycled polymers.
Molding a potential home for cartons
The Carton Council of Canada has identified molded pulp production facilities as a potential home for the recovered fiber harvested from discarded cartons.
Study supports use of recycled cartons in molded fiber production
Research suggests postconsumer cartons show good potential for manufacturing transfer molding and thermoformed molded pulp products.
Planned facility will recycle food, beverage cartons into building materials
The Carton Council, Elof Hansson and the Upcycling Group say the facility will be able to recycle 750 tons of cartons per month.
Carton Council research highlights recycling education’s importance
The organization’s biennial national survey shows a decline in consumer confidence in recycling.
Tetra Pak releases 2023 sustainability report
The report reveals a 20 percent reduction in value chain greenhouse gas emissions since 2019, among other accomplishments.
IPG facility awarded TRUE zero waste certification
The company’s plant in Danville, Virginia, produces carton sealing tape, stretch film, air pillows and polyethylene tape.
