Making more corrugated recyclable

A new coating for corrugated paper holds the promise of bringing to an end the need to separate old corrugated containers (OCC) and waxed corrugated boxes.

Sep 30, 2005

Historically, the two have always had to be separated by retailers, waxed corrugated for disposal and OCC for recycling.

The new material is called Greenshield™ from Georgia-Pacific. First tested with ice-packed poultry, Greenshield is now being marketed to produce companies, in addition to the poultry and seafood markets.

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Machinery Basics

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Clean Cult’s Retro Packaging Gives Castile Soap New Appeal

For its new Castile soap line, Clean Cult pairs playful, ’70s-inspired graphics with its signature paper-based refill carton, combining shelf appeal with its commitment to reducing plastic waste.

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BCI Opens Dedicated Co-packing Facility in Houston

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End of the Line Video Series: AI Updates, Cybersecurity Threats and Attacks, and What's Old Becomes New

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Borges, Ilmek, and Ito En Design Packaging to Enhance the User Experience

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Making more corrugated recyclable

Get the PACK EXPO Innovations Reports First

How Do Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal Machines Work?

Video Explainer on Thermoforms and Vacuum Packs for Proteins

A Video Overview of Liquid Filling Machines

What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

Clean Cult’s Retro Packaging Gives Castile Soap New Appeal

BCI Opens Dedicated Co-packing Facility in Houston

End of the Line Video Series: AI Updates, Cybersecurity Threats and Attacks, and What's Old Becomes New

Borges, Ilmek, and Ito En Design Packaging to Enhance the User Experience

ATEX and HazLoc: The High Stakes of Non-Compliance in Hazardous Areas

Heat-Seal Coating

AI-enabled X-ray Inspection Software Platform

Flip-Top Closure for Dish Soap and Personal Care

Packaging World Resource Guide 2027

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PEI Showcase 2026

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Pack It, Stack It, Ship It

Both a Brand Owner & Adhesive Supplier, Henkel Designs for Recyclability

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