Inside Massive Cardboard Recycling Factory Turning Waste Cardboard Into New Boxes

Inside Massive Cardboard Recycling Factory Turning Waste Cardboard Into New Boxes More than 90,000 tons of cardboard are recycled every day in the United States. And the box you throw away today could return to your doorstep in a completely new form in just a few weeks. Behind that remarkably fast transformation is a massive industrial operation. But the process isn't as simple as shredding old cardboard and pressing it back together. To begin a new life, the box's original structure must be almost completely broken down, leaving only the cellulose fibers that are still strong enough to be used again. So what actually happens to a cardboard box after it lands in the recycling bin? Let's find out on Mido Explained! 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Overview 01:58 Collection And Sorting 04:00 Turning Old Cardboard Into Paper Pulp 05:13 Cleaning And Processing The Pulp 06:41 Paper Formation 07:42 Pressing And Drying The Paper 09:03 Corrugating The Paper 10:42 Bonding The Cardboard Layers 11:50 Box Converting And Finishing 13:30 Why Can't Cardboard Be Recycled Forever? 14:58 Conclusion