2021-AUG2024 Circularity Impact: 91.61 LBS

Using existing waste materials to produce new products reduces landfilling,
keeps recycling profitable, and bolsters the circular economy's supply chain.

100% recycled cardboard: post 95% consumer, 5% industrial waste, sourced from an FSC Chain of Custody Certified Mill, and manufactured in the USA.

The information provided is a calculated measurement of data values compared to virgin packaging material based on the latest impact data from the Environmental Paper Network’s Paper Calculator 4.0, and LCA software GaBi Envision by Sphera.

Circularity Impact measures existing waste materials diverted from landfills to make new products. Water Consumption measures the amount of process and cooling water consumed or degraded throughout the life cycle of the paper product. Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change Impact detects carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion, methane released during paper decomposition in landfills, and short-lived climate pollutants like black and organic carbon. These pollutants trap solar energy in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to climate change. This category also encompasses the loss of carbon storage in logged forests. Forest Disturbance evaluates the impact of paper production on forest ecosystems and biodiversity by comparing the ecosystem integrity of harvested sites to intact forests over 80 years old in the region. The assessment includes on-the-ground measurements and considers the recovery potential if harvesting were stopped, revealing the long-term implications of forest management on ecosystem integrity. Wood Use quantifies the wood needed for a specific paper quantity, reported in fresh U.S. short tons. The methodology excludes forest residue (e.g., slash, roots) from pulpwood harvest, potentially doubling the figure, as approximately 50% of biomass remains post-harvest. Total Energy measures all energy required over the paper's life cycle, including all renewable and nonrenewable resource use, including black liquor and all wood sources. Threatened Species quantifies the potential impact of logging on species in the North American region, specifically those categorized as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The impact varies by the forest of origin and is determined by correlating logging threats assessed by IUCN with the fiber basket of pulp and paper mills in the region.