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TipsMarch 14, 20265 min read

Spring Cleaning for Businesses: What to Do With Surplus Boxes

Spring is a good time to clear out surplus boxes. Learn how to sort them, free up floor space, and ask partner suppliers about reuse or recycling.

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Sustainability6 min read

5 Environmental Reasons to Choose Used Boxes

Reusing a box avoids making a new one. Here are five plain reasons why choosing used corrugated boxes is a simple step for a business to take.

February 27, 2026
Guides5 min read

How Small E-Commerce Shops Can Use Used Boxes Well

A practical look at where used boxes fit for Portland-area online sellers, and how to keep the customer experience strong while using them.

February 11, 2026
Guides8 min read

Gaylord Boxes: The Complete Guide to Bulk Packaging

Everything you need to know about gaylord boxes: types, sizes, applications, and how to choose the right one for your operation.

January 23, 2026
Education6 min read

Understanding Box Grades: A Practical Guide to Used Box Condition

A plain guide to the grades commonly used in the used box market, what each one usually means, and how to match a grade to your packaging needs.

January 6, 2026
Environment7 min read

The Environmental Cost of Making New Cardboard

New cardboard seems harmless, but making it takes wood fiber, water, energy, and chemistry. Here is what goes into a new box, in plain terms.

December 15, 2025
Industry7 min read

Box Reuse and Recycling in Portland: How the Pieces Fit Together

Where do used boxes go in the Portland area? A plain look at reuse, recycling, and how a business can decide which route suits its boxes.

November 28, 2025
Tips5 min read

9 Warehouse Storage Hacks Using Corrugated Boxes

Smart warehouse managers know that corrugated boxes are more than shipping containers. Here are nine creative ways to organize your space.

November 4, 2025
Education6 min read

Single Wall vs. Double Wall Boxes: Which Do You Actually Need?

Choosing between single and double wall corrugated is one of the most common packaging decisions. Here is a practical guide to making the right call.

October 17, 2025
Tips5 min read

How to Properly Store Cardboard Boxes (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)

Poor storage is a common reason boxes fail early. Learn the simple rules that keep corrugated boxes dry, square, and ready for use.

October 1, 2025
Education7 min read

The Complete Guide to ECT Ratings and Box Strength

ECT ratings describe how well corrugated board resists crushing. Understanding them is the key to choosing the right box for the job.

September 12, 2025
Guides6 min read

Moving to Portland? The Complete Box Checklist for Your Relocation

Planning a move to Portland? Here is a rough guide to how many boxes you need by room, plus tips for using used moving boxes.

August 25, 2025
Environment6 min read

What Actually Happens When You Recycle a Cardboard Box

Follow a cardboard box through the recycling process from your loading dock to its rebirth as new paper products.

August 8, 2025
Education5 min read

Box Sizes Explained: How to Measure and Order the Right Box Every Time

Getting the wrong size is the most common mistake when ordering boxes. This guide shows how to measure and specify the right box.

July 19, 2025
Sustainability7 min read

The Circular Economy Explained: What It Means for Packaging

Circular economy is a common phrase in sustainability. But what does it actually mean for your business and your packaging choices?

June 30, 2025
Guides6 min read

The Best Packing Materials for Fragile Items (Ranked by Protection and Eco-Friendliness)

Bubble wrap, foam peanuts, paper, air pillows: which packing materials protect your products, and which are easiest to deal with afterward?

June 9, 2025
Education5 min read

How Used Boxes Are Graded: What the Industry Looks For

Used box grades are a common shorthand across the industry. Here is what graders generally look at, and how to use those checks yourself.

May 20, 2025
Sustainability4 min read

7 Easy Ways to Reduce Packaging Waste in Your Office

You do not need a sustainability consultant to start reducing packaging waste at work. These seven steps are simple and easy to start.

April 28, 2025
Industry6 min read

Online Returns: What Happens to All Those Boxes?

Online shopping brings a steady flow of returns, and every return arrives in a box. Here is where those boxes can go, and what a business can do with them.

April 3, 2025
Education5 min read

Corrugated vs. Chipboard vs. Fiberboard: Know Your Cardboard

People call everything cardboard, but there are three quite different materials. Knowing the difference helps you pick the right one and prevent damage.

March 10, 2025
Guides7 min read

International Shipping Box Requirements: What Portland Exporters Need to Know

Shipping overseas puts more demands on packaging than domestic parcels do. This primer covers wood packaging, box strength, and moisture.

February 14, 2025
Tips5 min read

Preparing Your Business for Holiday Shipping Season

The holiday shipping rush exposes every weakness in a packaging operation. Here is how to prepare so you are not scrambling in November.

January 22, 2025
Education5 min read

Why Your Boxes Get Crushed in Transit (And How to Stop It)

Crushed boxes mean damaged products and unhappy customers. Understanding why boxes fail points to some simple fixes.

December 18, 2024
Tips6 min read

How to Build a Packaging Budget for Your Small Business

Many small businesses do not know what they spend on packaging. This framework helps you track and control the cost.

November 9, 2024
Education5 min read

A, B, C, E Flute: What the Letters Mean and Why They Matter

The letter on your corrugated board determines its thickness, cushioning, and printability. Here is what each flute profile offers.

October 15, 2024
Guides5 min read

How to Sell or Recycle Your Used Boxes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your business generates used boxes every week. Here is how to prepare them and ask partner suppliers whether they can be reused or recycled.

September 19, 2024
Sustainability6 min read

Sustainability Labels on Packaging: Which Ones Actually Tell You Something?

Packaging is covered in green logos and claims. Here is how to tell which kinds of label carry real information and which are mostly marketing.

August 29, 2024
Tips4 min read

10 Creative Uses for Gaylord Boxes Beyond Shipping

Gaylord boxes are surprisingly versatile. From raised garden beds to compost bins, here are ten creative uses you probably have not considered.

July 22, 2024
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