- The paper industry puts back twice the amount it uses.
- Oswalt et al. 2019. Forest Resources of the United States, 2017. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved from https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/82dcef460b1a470db0f8f4dd7cf6f9b7/page/page_4/
- 52% of consumers said they’d be more willing to make repeat purchases or sign up for a subscription from a retailer who offered more sustainable packaging or shipping options.
- Ross, E. 2021. How small businesses can help tackle the e-commerce packaging crisis from the ground up. GreenBiz. Retrieved from https://www.greenbiz.com/article/how-small-businesses-can-help-tackle-e-commerce-packaging-crisis-ground
- 33 million+ acres is how much forests have increased over the last 30 years.
- Oswalt et al. 2019. Forest Resources of the United States, 2017. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved from https://www.fs.fed.us/research/publications/gtr/gtr_wo97.pdf
- More than 80% of the people who frequently recycle report feeling happy and feel that they are doing their part to protect the planet.
- 2021 Consumer Recycling Habits. 2021. Paper and Packaging Board. Retrieved from https://www.paperandpackaging.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/New%20Survey%20Reveals%20Gaps%20in%20Consumer%20Recycling%20Behavior%20and%20Knowledge%20-%20For%20Immediate%20Release_0.pdf
- This holiday season expects to bring a 14.4% increase in online purchasing as part of overall holiday retail shopping.
- US Retail, Retail Ecommerce, and Non-Ecommerce Holiday Season Sales Growth, 2014-2021. 2021. eMarketer. Retrieved from https://content-na1.emarketer.com/us-retail-holiday-season-sales-will-grow-fastest-years-despite-ecommerce-deceleration
- Paper and cardboard products can be recycled and made into new products up to 7 times.
- Here’s How to Recycle Your Cardboard Boxes. 2018. America Forest & Paper Association. Retrieved from https://www.afandpa.org/news/2018/heres-how-recycle-your-cardboard-boxes
- All paper – whether made from recycled materials or brand new – is a great choice.
- Rowzie, R. Virgin or Recycled Fiber Packaging? The Answer is Both. 2021. Two Sides. Retrieved from https://twosidesna.org/US/virgin-or-recycled-fiber-packaging-the-answer-is-both/
- More than 70 million Americans make a concerted effort to recycle more frequently during the holidays.
- 2021 Consumer Recycling Habits. 2021. Paper and Packaging Board. Retrieved from https://www.howlifeunfolds.com/resource-stewardship/make-recycling-part-your-winter-holiday-cheer
- On average, the recycling rate for cardboard is 92.4%.
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- 80% of items tossed away during the holidays can be recycled or repurposed.
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