Did you know? Most cardboard is never recycled
Did you know that the majority of cardboard boxes used for removals are never recycled? In fact, despite efforts to raise awareness of the importance of recycling, many boxes simply end up in the garbage can, contributing to the overloading of landfill sites.
Yet it’s easy to recycle cardboard and give it a second life. By folding them correctly and depositing them in the recycling bins provided, you can contribute to preserving the environment and reducing waste. What’s more, many moving companies offer recycling solutions for cardboard boxes after they’ve been used, so don’t hesitate to ask about this for your next move.
Why is it important to recycle cardboard?
Recycling cardboard has many benefits for the environment. By recycling, you help reduce the demand for raw materials such as wood, which is needed to manufacture cardboard. What’s more, the cardboard recycling process saves energy and limits greenhouse gas emissions, helping to combat climate change.
By recycling cardboard, you’re also helping to preserve natural resources and reduce pollution linked to the extraction and processing of raw materials. In the final analysis, recycling cardboard is a simple but essential gesture for preserving the environment and building a more sustainable future for generations to come.
How to recycle your cardboard boxes efficiently?
To recycle your cartons efficiently, make sure you fold them properly to make them more compact and easier to transport. Then place them in the recycling bins provided, not forgetting to remove any adhesive tape, plastic film or other non-recyclable elements that could contaminate the batch.
If you have large quantities of cardboard to recycle, check with your local council or recycling company to find out about collection points and times when collection trucks will be passing by. Some specialist companies also offer home collection services, making the recycling process easier for both private individuals and businesses.
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