The growth of online shopping has increased packaging waste, especially cardboard boxes from apartment builds and residences as more consumers receive products directly to their homes.

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“Every day, Recology collects approximately 625 tons of recyclables, including more than 100 tons of cardboard at their "Recycle Central" plant on San Francisco's Pier 96.”

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New types of non-recyclable or difficult to recycle packaging such as ice packs and foil lined boxes are emerging with the growing popularity of meal kit delivery services like Blue Apron.

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“In Austin, Texas, the city has already received 30 percent more corrugated cardboard than this time last year.”

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