Cardboard boxes are a key part of countless industries. But in 2025, US box makers cut back on production, which some economists say could indicate a coming recession. Back in 2023, Business Insider visited a harvested forest, a paper mill, and a box plant to see what it takes to make a cardboard box.<\/p>\n
00:00 – Intro
\n01:22 – Where the Industry Gets Trees
\n02:54 – How a Paper Mill Turns Trees Into Paper
\n05:32 – Mixing in Recycled Cardboard
\n07:03 – How a Box Plant Turns Paper Into Boxes
\n08:06 – Why the US Recycles So Much Cardboard
\n08:27 – Limitations Of Cardboard Recycling
\n09:00 – Impacts of Harvesting Forests
\n11:46 – Credits<\/p>\n
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