| Eco boxes have become the answer to the challenge | | | | Eco boxes offer several advantages. They are |
| of using less paper and encouraging the practice of | | | | generally cheaper than boxes made from virgin pulp |
| recycling -- and for good cause. Everyday, someone | | | | by at least 35%. That translates to great savings |
| somewhere is using at least one box for some | | | | for end users, especially those with high demand for |
| purpose and the likelihood that this box would end up | | | | boxes. |
| in a landfill is quite high. While boxes are | | | | Eco boxes are sourced from manufacturers, so |
| indispensable for many homes and offices, only a | | | | overruns, damaged or discontinued box designs are |
| few actually undergo recycling. The problem is that | | | | not put to waste. Companies that regularly use |
| it takes several years for a single box to | | | | boxes as part of their business, such as moving and |
| decompose, potentially placing more burden on | | | | storage companies, are also suppliers of boxes that |
| landfills. By using eco boxes, people can readily | | | | are later recycled, sold and rented out as eco boxes. |
| reduce the demand for new paper-based products | | | | Another advantage of eco boxes is that many |
| and reduce the use of materials such as plastic and | | | | moving companies often offer their customers a |
| virgin wood pulp. | | | | buy-back guarantee. Once the customer has used |
| What are eco boxes? | | | | the box, the company will offer to purchase the |
| Eco boxes are recycled boxes, made from scrap | | | | product back. Depending on the condition or other |
| paper, newspaper and old or unused boxes. They | | | | prevailing terms, the company will pay back 100% of |
| are 100% recycled, meaning they only contain | | | | the original price or buy the box back at a discount. |
| materials that are sourced from used or surplus | | | | To promote the use of eco boxes further, many |
| boxes and paper products. Some eco boxes may | | | | companies offer them as rentals, particularly for |
| also contain other materials such as recycled plastic | | | | moving purposes. Rental boxes are built with |
| and fiberboard. These are often used to reinforce | | | | tougher materials for better support and to ensure |
| the box and ensure its strength. | | | | that they last longer. Many consumers choose |
| Eco boxes have grown in popularity over the years, | | | | rental eco boxes because they are returnable and |
| thanks to the drive for people to be more | | | | cheaper than brand new boxes. |
| eco-friendly and to the improved quality of these | | | | Eco boxes are also an excellent alternative to virgin |
| products. Eco boxes are now being sold in standard | | | | pulp boxes. Although most people contend that |
| sizes, with some made available through customized | | | | virgin pulp boxes are stronger due to longer paper |
| orders. They are often found in specialty shops and | | | | fibers, eco boxes have become sturdier and tougher |
| major retail and service stores, supermarkets, | | | | over the years. Today, many consumers are opting |
| storage and moving companies. | | | | for these ecologically-sound boxes not just for their |
| Why use eco boxes? | | | | price and their purpose but also for their function. |