We take cardboard for granted. It is everywhere and more of it is being produced now than ever before. It’s cheap, strong, and the perfect material to package and ship anything. But have you ever stopped and thought about what all of this cardboard does to the environment? Consider this:
- One ton of cardboard dumped in a landfill takes up nine cubic yards of space.
- Cardboard is bio-degradable, but when it decays, it produces methane, a major contributor to global warming
- Cardboard production is major cause of deforestation.
- Producing new cardboard requires a lot of water and energy.
For these reasons (and many others), recycling cardboard is the best way to protect the environment. Recycling one ton of cardboard has the following impact:
- Saves a significant amount of landfill space
- Reduces that amount of carbon dioxide produced by one ton
- Saves 12 to 17 trees from being harvested to produce new cardboard
- Conserves 7000 gallons of water
- Reduces the environmental impact on the habitat where trees are harvested for cardboard and protects the area’s ecosystems and wildlife habitat
How Do You Reduce Your New Cardboard Usage?
Signing up for the Nationwide Cardboard Bale Pickup Program of course! It doesn’t matter where you are located, your business can sign up for this program. The Nationwide Cardboard Bale Pickup Program offers the following:
- Get top dollar for your recycled cardboard bales
- Get a reduced cost (or free) baler for managing your cardboard bale production
- Reduce your overall waste stream and save money on disposal fees
Have Questions About the National Cardboard Bale Pickup Program?
Contact Circle J Roll-Offs by completing our online contact form, call 251.661.0001, or send email to sales@circlejroll-offsinc.com and one of our friendly, knowledgeable National Cardboard Bale Pickup Program experts will reach out to you.