Recycle Cartons

02/16/2026

The numbers are in – last year, carton recycling access expanded to nearly 2.5 million new American households! Thank you to everyone who continues to support our work.

Read more about this milestone here: https://recyclecartons.com/carton-recycling-access-grows-by-2-5-million-u-s-households/

01/14/2026

We're excited that ReCB, California is nearing completion and will soon add in-state capacity to recycle up to 9,000 tons of recovered cartons annually – with room to grow as carton recycling continues to expand!

The Lodi Sentinel stopped by last week for a sneak peek at what this facility means for Lodi and recycling in California. Read the full story here: https://www.lodinews.com/news/article_e065b9e9-6500-448f-a16c-efa4ae875563.html

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Phish, if you need any help recycling your cartons from last night at Madison Square Garden, give us a call ⭕️♻️

(Repost Phish/Facebook)

12/04/2025

At its core, recycling is made up of three simple steps: collect cartons, sort cartons, and recycle cartons to give them a new life. Our work is in connecting these separate parts to support a cohesive, efficient, and functional recycling system.

Curious about how cartons are collected, sorted, and recycled every day? Learn more about how cartons are recycled here: https://recyclecartons.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-recyclable/

11/16/2025

For , we’d like to celebrate YOU for recycling cartons every day. Individual and collective action makes a difference - thanks for being part of the solution!

10/28/2025

Our whole mission is to get more cartons recycled – but, what does it actually mean to be "recyclable"? Like in many instances, recycling claims need to meet regulatory guidelines and be backed by objective data.

In our latest blog, we break down the different parts of the recycling system and how they work together to recover cartons. Read more here:

Collection, Recycling, and Beyond Food and beverage cartons are more recyclable today than ever before – but, what does “recyclability” actually mean? The first step of the process is collection…

09/23/2025

At Carton Council, we don’t just spread awareness about carton recycling, we also build the partnerships, infrastructure, and strategy needed to spread access.

Our approach has inspired other industries to do the same.

Listen to our The Road to Recycling episode to learn more: https://bit.ly/484U5mO

09/17/2025

There’s no better time than now to commit to recycling your cartons!

09/10/2025

Curious what happens after you recycle your cartons?

1️⃣ First, they get collected by your recycling program
2️⃣ Then, they get sorted at a Materials Recovery Facility
3️⃣ Next, they’re sent off to a paper mill or a manufacturing facility
4️⃣ Finally, they’re transformed into paper products or building materials

Learn more about your carton’s journey: https://bit.ly/4m16lIB

09/04/2025

Exciting carton recycling news!

An upgraded recycling facility in Des Moines is now transforming recycled cartons into sustainable building materials.

““The facility reopening and its expansion underscores the growing momentum behind expanding domestic carton recycling infrastructure and our commitment to helping develop sustainable, scalable end markets.” - Jordan Fengel, executive director of Carton Council

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4p6KodS

08/27/2025

Carton Council is proud to announce that we have awarded $75,634 in grant funding to support 19 schools across the U.S. and Canada in advancing carton recycling
programs.

From purchasing new equipment and forming student-led green teams to expanding
education efforts and providing ongoing training, these schools are showing how small changes can drive lasting impact.

Join us in congratulating the recipients and celebrating the power of school-led
sustainability!

Learn more about our work: recyclecartons.com