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Getting Corrugated Packaging Under Control
Over 90% of products are shipped with cardboard.¹
With e-commerce sales booming, distribution centers (DC) are saddled with a high volume of old corrugated cardboard (OCC) that they must discard, recycle, or reuse.
Without a Solid Management Plan, OCC:
- Occupies valuable DC space
- Poses safety risks
- Wastes employee shift time
Where Should the Waste Go?
Recycling is a popular choice for the environment and the bottom line:
- OCC is the #1 most recycled packaging material.2
- > 50% of recycled OCC was used to make more corrugated boxes in 2018.3
- Because of demand for packaging, recycling OCC can generate revenue.
No Matter What, You Need Practical Support
- Help with incorporating the strategy into your operational plan
- Staff to remove OCC from the DC floor and prep it for the next step
ABM is here to help. We understand how important it is to operate a safe, sustainable distribution center. Let us help you determine the best strategy for your facility and create efficient staffing plans to keep OCC out of your way and ready to be recycled or reused.
Sources:
1. https://www.recycleacrossamerica.org/recycling-facts
2. https://www.corrugated.org/recycling/
3. http://26mvtbfbbv3ruuzp162559-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Recycling_White_Paper_2019_vfinal.pdf
