Sustainability
Every box we reuse is one less in a landfill. Learn about our commitment to environmental responsibility.
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By the Numbers
The Packaging Hierarchy
We follow a strict hierarchy when it comes to packaging materials — always choosing the most environmentally responsible option available.
Reduce
Right-size packaging to minimize material use. Our custom cutting service helps businesses use only the material they need.
Reuse
Give boxes and pallets a second (or third, or fourth) life. Used packaging performs just as well at a fraction of the cost.
Recycle
When materials can no longer be reused, we ensure they are properly baled and sent to paper mills for recycling into new products.
Recover
Materials that cannot be recycled through conventional means are processed through energy recovery programs wherever possible.
Environmental Facts
Corrugated cardboard is the most recycled material in the US, with a recovery rate of over 96%.
Recycling one ton of cardboard saves 9 cubic yards of landfill space.
It takes 75% less energy to make recycled cardboard compared to virgin material.
A single corrugated box can be recycled up to 7 times before the fibers become too short.
Reusing a box is even better than recycling — it requires zero reprocessing energy.
The average corrugated box contains 50% recycled content, with some using up to 100%.
Wood pallets account for over 95% of all pallets in the US — about 2 billion in circulation.
Pallet repair and reuse saves an estimated 300 million trees per year in the US alone.
Our Commitment to You and the Planet
At Arlington Boxes, sustainability isn't a marketing slogan — it's the foundation of our business model. Every box we sell for reuse, every pallet we repair, and every ton of material we recycle makes a tangible difference.
We're committed to continuously improving our environmental practices, expanding our reuse programs, and helping our customers achieve their own sustainability goals. When you choose used packaging, you're making a powerful choice for the planet.