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Corrugated Packaging and Recycling Industry Groups Work to Increase Residential OCC Recovery
Corrugated packaging and recycling industry groups recently met to review recommendations for increasing residential recovery of old corrugated containers (OCC). The recommendations are a result of research conducted by RRS for the Fibre Box Association (FBA).
FBA announces new industry video
Each year, nearly 38 billion corrugated packages safely protect and ship food, clothing and everyday essentials for delivery to millions of domestic and worldwide customers. Watch the journey of the corrugated ‘cardboard’ box in this new video: Corrugated Packages – Safely delivering goods to customers worldwide.
Study Confirms Cleanliness of Corrugated Shipping Containers
Periodic testing performed to a protocol designed by food safety, microbiology and toxicology experts from the University of California-Davis and Haley & Aldrich, and sponsored by the corrugated industry confirms corrugated containers used to transport fresh produce are safe and clean.
Progress continues in replacing waxed corrugated boxes
A new study shows continued progress in the replacement of traditional wax coatings on corrugated boxes. Since the introduction of the corrugated industry’s recyclability protocol in 2005, use of wax has steadily dropped off. In 2016, the corrugated industry shipped less than 10 billion square feet of waxed boxes, just 2.5 percent of total shipments.
A New Definition of “Primary Package” with Corrugated
Through the eyes of your customers, your primary package today might be cartons, displays, or even shipping boxes.
Fibre Box Association Column: Temperature, time testing proves corrugation process destroys bacteria
Read a featured article on the cleanliness of corrugated packaging in Packaging Strategies.
FBA Publishes New Sales Brochure
The Fibre Box Association is pleased to announce the publication of a new industry produce sales brochure. The brochure has been designed to promote the benefits of corrugated packaging for use in fresh produce supply chains.
Plain Brown Box No More: Corrugated is Brimming With Opportunity
Read a featured article on digital printing and corrugated packaging in packagePRINTING.
Sun Chemical and Fibre Box Association to Co-Sponsor “Reimagining Brand Communication” Event Prior to Brandemonium 2017
Just prior to Brandemonium 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sun Chemical and the Fibre Box Association (FBA) will co-sponsor a special event called “Reimagining Brand Communication” on October 9th from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the American Sign Museum.
Fibre Box Association Column: The box and the brand
Read a featured article on corrugated packaging in Packaging Strategies.