Corrugated cardboard is a material used mainly in the packaging industry. It consists of two flat paper surfaces, called covers, which enclose corrugated paper. The whole is bound together with the use of natural glues derived from corn starch and potato starch, making it biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
The combined action of the flat covers with the internal wave gives rigidity and resistance to the whole and determines its effectiveness in the packaging and transport of goods. In Italy, about 6 billion m² of cardboard are produced every year and are transformed into about 11 billion boxes.
There are three main categories of corrugated cardboard: single, double, and triple wave. This last solution is used only in particular cases: it is very rigid cardboard and not very practical for average use. The model with a single wave instead, is the one that is characterized by a single passage between the two covers. The dimensions can vary both the covers and the waves can have different weights and different thicknesses, up to obtain corrugated cardboard that sometimes can be up to 15 mm thick.
Through corrugated cardboard, it is possible to safely pack goods, organize empty wrappers in the warehouse with simplicity and manage this resource simply and economically.
The market demand for corrugated cardboard is continuously growing. Corrugated cardboard is 100% recyclable, biodegradable and reusable, making it one of the most chosen green materials for eco-sustainable packaging. Thanks to its 100% natural characteristics, this element is totally biodegradable, but it can also be recycled and find new life. By using this material, therefore, not only is there a considerable economic saving, but it also respects the environment.
