Virgin Corrugated Board vs Recycled Corrugated Board

What is Virgin Corrugated Board?

The process of producing corrugated board involves taking wood fibers that are pulped and converted into corrugation. The first time that this happens is referred to as virgin corrugation, where the corrugation does not have any recycled content.

What is Recycled Corrugated Board?

After virgin board has reached the extent of its usefulness, it is repulped as many as five times before it can no longer be used. During repulping, the fibers of the corrugated board become shorter and weaker. The result of the repulping and production of virgin corrugated board is recycled corrugated board.

Advantages of Recycled Corrugated Board

• More environmentally friendly

• Reduces the rate of deforestation

• Easy to recycle

• Does not go to a landfill

• Reduces the amount of methane emitted into the atmosphere

• Appealing to eco-friendly consumers

Advantages of Virgin Recycled Corrugated Board

• Fibers are stronger

• Last longer due to the strength of the fibers

• Can endure heavy products and use

• Holds up better against heat and moisture

• Superior protection for products

• Can be recycled