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The average corrugated box produced in the U.S. is made with 50% recycled content. New boxes are made from recycled boxes and trees, a renewable natural resource. Data shows that in 2018, 96% of the corrugated packaging produced in the U.S. was recovered and recycled. That is a significantly higher recovery rate than plastic; 91% of plastic ever created has not been recycled.

Although everyone today talks about sustainability, finding sustainable solutions and providing them to clients is still challenging for many companies.

Here are the top 3 trends for 2020:

1. Design for recycling/reuse

2. Replace plastic with bioplastic

3. The return of paper

More than 70% of shoppers claim they would alter their spending habits to support sustainable brands. By 2021 the spending on sustainable goods is expected to increase by $22 billion. At the New York Toy Fair earlier this year, sustainability was a hot topic.

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The Federal Government identified us as an essential industry, making packaging for IT & Telecommunications, Soaps & Detergents, Food & Nutrition, Beverages, Home Repair (Plumbing) supplies, and Medical. Thank you to all our employees who have kept our operations running smoothly during these challenging times. Their work and dedication have kept a steady flow of products to our wonderful customers; including those customers making medical products used in hospitals. Join us in thanking our dedicated team members and we will pass along your words of encouragement.