PAPER OR PLASTIC?

The carbon footprint of paper from the time a seed is planted until it becomes a box is extraordinary. In fact, to produce 1 kg of corrugated paper, nearly 1 kg of CO2 emissions will have been created.

Additionally, enormous amounts of water are necessary to grow all of these trees, which can often place a great strain on surrounding communities and farms.

 There are approximately 200 various chemicals used in paper box making.

Paper recycling uses massive amounts of energy, water and chemicals (not to mention it STINKS). The wood fibers (cellulose), get smaller each time, meaning they can only be recycled a few times. 

Propylene gas is a nontoxic byproduct of petroleum refining. It is then polymerized with a catalyst, which essentially turns it from gas into a solid. No forests harmed in the process and a fraction of the CO2 emissions and water consumption of paper production. 

Polypropylene recycling includes grinding it into small pieces and melting it back down to make more plastic. Many times over. Zero water and minimal energy used.

In areas that allow incineration, plastic makes great fuel. There is an enormous amount of energy potential in plastic. And the emissions? H20 and CO2. 

You may be asking yourself, "Why are we still destroying forests every day for paper boxes?"

Great question! Let us help you find a TRULY SUSTAINABLE plastic box today!