Paper and paperboard

Paper and cardboard are two of the most widely used materials in the world. Cardboard is a material formed by several layers of paper superimposed, therefore it is thicker, harder and more resistant than paper.

In terms of its uses, cardboard is the king of materials for the manufacture of packaging and containers of all types and for different sectors (food, industrial, logistics, etc.).

Reciclaje de papel y cartón aporta numerosos beneficios para el medio ambiente: mejora de la calidad del aire y el agua, es biodegradable, ahorro de energía y de emisiones de gases perjudiciales al efecto invernadero, reducción de residuos directos al vertedero o incineradoras, o reducción de árboles talados, entre otros.