Currently, more than 50% cardboard are from recycled materials in Europe.
However, studies have shown that the printing[printing?:printing cutting finishing solution] ink left in recycled cardboard may impact on food packaged. The ink may be recycled into paper[paper?:paper sample maker cutting machine] packaging[packaging?:DCP-H series packaging sample cutter plotter] products. Such food products businesses that have been using recycled cardboard packaging are looking for alternative packaging materials.
U.K. Cereal Company Jordans, Kellogg's and Weetabix have announced they may put an end to use recycled cardboard in its packaging.
Jordanshas stopped the use of recycled cardboard packaging, while the other two companies said they will gradually reduce the recycled cardboard used in packaging.
He added: "We cooperate with suppliers to develop new packaging materials to meet our commitment to environmental protection. We also are looking for other alternatives for the packaging products."