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options. However, despite sourcing WKL from a sustain- able producer, the sustainability of these sheets is ques- tioned due to widespread misinformation that virgin fiber content, in any form, may render a package unsustainable. First, it is important to tackle these common miscon- ceptions about virgin fibers. Decades of recycling and de- forestation campaigns have consumers believing that any form of tree harvesting is ecologically irresponsible. With brands sensitive to consumer perceptions, they demand that suppliers include a minimum percentage of recycled content in their board. But, virgin fibers, when harvested sustainably, are naturally renewable, recyclable, com- postable, resource efficient, and contribute to the circular economy. Wood, where virgin fiber originates, is the only industrial-scale material that is 100 percent fully renew- able. When harvested sustainably, suppliers can maintain documented and certified origins of virgin fibers to ensure they come from sustainably managed forests. It is impossi- ble to determine the origin of recycled fibers. Virgin fibers are also naturally stronger and more inte- gral than recycled, so suppliers require less fiber to create packaging of equivalent strength. After many trips through the recycling process, recycled fibers become shorter and weaker. The incorporation of virgin fibers is mandatory to maintain the quality and strength of the recycling loop. So, recycled and virgin fibers are equally as important in the circular economy. If one corrugated box is produced with a top layer of sustainably-harvested coated virgin fiber WKL, recycled fluting, and a recycled backside layer, that brand’s pack- age is now able to better contribute to the circular econo- my. The recycled layers’ fibers are put back into circulation while the virgin WKL layer injects fresh, strong fibers into the recycling loop while optimizing printing and graphics. Second, a key sustainability benefit of paperboard packaging is that it can replace plastic packaging in many applications. Plastic packaging, particularly non-recycla- ble plastic packaging such as Styrofoam, is ecologically detrimental. WKL can play a role in replacing traditional Styrofoam inserts and forms used to protect a multitude of consumer goods. As e-commerce and improved con- sumer experiences simultaneously grow in popularity, this solution checks both boxes because it can protect prod- ucts during shipping while creating new consumer con- nections through effective design. Plus, Styrofoam comes
ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
AES (ADVANCED EQUIPMENT SALES) www.aesales.net
AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator. For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com
Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.
CORRUGATOR BELT SERVICE LLC www.corrugator.com
Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.
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