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The Complete Guide to Sustainable Packaging in 2025: Why Used Gaylord Boxes Are Leading the Way

The packaging industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As businesses face increasing pressure from consumers, regulators, and investors to reduce their environmental footprint, the reuse of bulk containers like gaylord boxes has emerged as one of the most practical and impactful sustainability strategies available. This comprehensive guide explores the current state of sustainable packaging, the environmental math behind box reuse, and how companies of all sizes are saving money while dramatically reducing waste. We examine real-world case studies, regulatory developments, and the technology innovations driving the next wave of packaging sustainability.

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How-To Guides12 min read

Gaylord Box Maintenance: How to Extend the Life of Your Bulk Containers by 3x

Proper maintenance can triple the usable life of a gaylord box. Learn the professional techniques our warehouse team uses to inspect, repair, and store used boxes so they last through multiple use cyc...

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January 8, 2025

Cost Savings15 min read

The Real Cost of Throwing Away Gaylord Boxes: A Financial and Environmental Analysis

Most businesses treat used gaylord boxes as waste, but the true cost of disposal goes far beyond dumpster fees. This analysis breaks down the full financial impact of discarding versus reusing bulk co...

Cost SavingsSustainabilityIndustry Trends

December 22, 2024

Recycling10 min read

5 Recycling Mistakes That Are Costing Your Business Thousands Every Year

Contamination, improper sorting, and missed buyback opportunities are draining money from recycling programs nationwide. We identify the five most common and costly recycling mistakes businesses make ...

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December 10, 2024

How-To Guides14 min read

How to Choose the Right Gaylord Box: A Decision Framework for Every Application

With dozens of sizes, wall types, grades, and configurations available, choosing the right gaylord box can feel overwhelming. This decision framework walks you through the key variables: what you are ...

How-To GuidesPackaging Tips

November 28, 2024

Sustainability16 min read

The Environmental Impact of Box Reuse: Numbers That Will Change How You Think About Packaging

Every gaylord box reused instead of manufactured new saves 46 gallons of water, prevents 17 pounds of CO2 emissions, and conserves enough energy to power a home for 6 hours. This article dives deep in...

SustainabilityRecycling

November 15, 2024

Best Practices13 min read

Warehouse Packaging Best Practices: Optimizing Your Bulk Container Operations

From receiving dock to shipping bay, how you handle gaylord boxes in your warehouse directly impacts your bottom line. This guide covers optimal storage configurations, forklift handling techniques, s...

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November 1, 2024

Industry Trends11 min read

Industry Trends 2025: Where the Corrugated Packaging Market Is Headed

The corrugated packaging industry is evolving rapidly. Raw material costs are fluctuating, sustainability regulations are tightening, and e-commerce demand continues to reshape supply chains. This tre...

Industry TrendsSustainability

October 18, 2024

Cost Savings9 min read

From Waste Stream to Revenue Stream: How Companies Are Profiting from Used Gaylord Boxes

What if your used gaylord boxes could generate revenue instead of disposal costs? Companies across the country are turning their corrugated waste streams into profit centers by selling used boxes back...

Cost SavingsRecyclingIndustry Trends

October 5, 2024

Packaging Tips12 min read

Food-Grade Gaylord Boxes: What You Need to Know About Compliance and Safety

Using gaylord boxes for food and beverage applications requires compliance with FDA regulations, FSMA requirements, and industry-specific food safety standards. This guide explains the difference betw...

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September 20, 2024

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