Benefits of Using Used Gaylord Boxes for Your Business

Benefits in Using Gaylord Boxes for Businesses

Why Smart Businesses Choose Used Gaylord Boxes for Storage, Shipping, and Recycling If your company deals with bulk materials, shipping, or industrial recycling, switching to used Gaylord boxes can deliver major advantages. These heavy-duty, pallet-sized boxes are designed to hold 1,000 to 2,500 pounds — and when purchased used, they offer exceptional value without sacrificing […]

A Background of Gaylord boxes

A Background of Gaylord boxes

The History, Strength, and Everyday Uses of This Industrial Packaging Essential If you work in shipping, warehousing, or recycling, chances are you’ve come across a Gaylord box — a large, pallet-sized corrugated container used to store or ship bulk materials. But where did the name “Gaylord” come from, and why are these boxes so widely […]

How Westford Preschool Turned a Recycled Gaylord Box Into a Life-Sized Gingerbread House

How Westford Preschool Turned a Recycled Gaylord Box Into a Life-Sized Gingerbread House

ALA Recycling Partners With Local School to Show the Creative Power of Cardboard Recycling At ALA Recycling, we love finding creative, community-centered ways to promote sustainable practices—and we couldn’t be prouder to support the young artists at Westford Preschool this past holiday season. Led by their incredible teachers—Mrs. Buliszak, Mrs. Kinnunen, and Mrs. Harding—the students […]

Bottles Lead the Way in U.S. Plastic Recycling Trends

Bottles Lead the Way in U.S. Plastic Recycling Trends

PET Bottles Top the List as Demand for Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Surges As sustainability continues to shape the future of the packaging industry, recycled plastic is becoming a critical resource across multiple sectors. According to a study by the Freedonia Group, U.S. demand for post-consumer recycled plastics is expected to grow by 6.5% annually, reaching […]

Celebrate America Recycles Day – November 15th

Celebrate America Recycles Day – November 15th

A National Day to Educate, Inspire, and Take Action for a Greener Future Every year on November 15th, communities across the United States come together to celebrate America Recycles Day—a national initiative dedicated to promoting the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. Established in 1997, this day serves as a powerful reminder that recycling is […]

E-Waste Recycling Is Big Business — And Gaylord Boxes Play a Role

E-Waste Recycling Is Big Business — And Gaylord Boxes Play a Role

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the United States. In fact, a 2010 report by the International Data Corporation revealed that over 3.5 million tons of electronics were recycled by the domestic recycling industry that year. That same report highlighted the economic impact of e-waste recycling, which employs more […]

Why Landfills Remain the Most Unwanted Developments — and What We Can Do Instead

Why Landfills Remain the Most Unwanted Developments — and What We Can Do Instead

Published by ALA Recycling IndustriesBased on original reporting from WasteRecyclingNews.com For the sixth consecutive year, landfills have topped the list of the most unwanted property developments in America, according to the Saint Consulting Group’s annual national survey. In a country that needs to manage millions of tons of waste each year, landfills remain deeply unpopular—even […]

The Scoop on Plastic: Too Valuable to Waste

The Scoop on Plastic: Too Valuable to Waste

Published by ALA Recycling Industries — Over 40 Years of Sustainable Waste Solutions Plastic has been a part of everyday American life for nearly a century. From toothbrushes and packaging to electronics and automotive parts, it’s everywhere. And yet, in recent years, plastic has become public enemy number one in environmental circles — linked to […]

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