Sustainability · 6 min read
The Future of Sustainable Packaging
Recyclable corrugated, right-sizing, and responsible material sourcing are becoming procurement requirements, not nice-to-haves.
Corrugated is already the leader
Corrugated board is one of the most recovered packaging materials in the United States, with well-established curbside and commercial recycling streams. Recycled content in liner and medium keeps rising without sacrificing performance.
Reduction beats substitution
The most sustainable packaging change most businesses can make is using less of it: right-sized boxes, lighter appropriate board grades, and paper-based void fill instead of mixed-material solutions that complicate recycling.
What buyers will ask for next
Expect commercial customers to request recycled content percentages, recyclability statements, and packaging waste reduction data. SAB helps businesses prepare for those questions before their customers ask them.