New trend in green packaging: The corrugated box industry is witnessing technological innovation and environmental protection upgrades

【 Introduction

With the rapid development of e-commerce logistics and the continuous advancement of environmental protection policies, corrugated cartons, as the core material in the packaging industry, are experiencing a new round of technological innovation and market growth. Industry experts point out that lightweight, recyclable and intelligent design will become the main directions for the future development of corrugated boxes.

The market demand has soared, and e-commerce logistics has become the main driving force

According to the latest statistics, the global corrugated box market size has exceeded 200 billion US dollars in 2023. As the world's largest e-commerce market, China's annual demand growth rate for corrugated boxes has remained above 8%. Logistics enterprises such as JD.com and Cainiao have been promoting the "Green Packaging Plan", using high-strength and lightweight corrugated boxes to replace traditional plastic packaging, further boosting industry demand.

During major promotions such as Double Eleven and 618, the usage of e-commerce cartons can reach several billion. Optimizing the structure of cartons and reducing the cost of consumables have become the core issues for enterprises. The person in charge of a well-known cardboard box manufacturer said.

Technological Innovation: From "Durability" to "Intelligence"

To meet the demands of modern logistics, the corrugated box industry is accelerating technological upgrades:

High strength and lightweight: By improving the corrugated lamination process, the new type of carton reduces raw materials by 20% while increasing the load-bearing capacity by 30%.

Printing and design innovation: Water-based ink printing and digital inkjet coding technology are widely applied to meet the personalized customization needs of brand owners.

Smart packaging: Some enterprises are piloting the embedding of RFID tags or QR codes to achieve integrated traceability, anti-counterfeiting and inventory management of goods.

With the intensification of environmental protection policies, recyclable packaging is gaining popularity

With the implementation of policies such as the "plastic ban" and the "dual carbon goals", the recyclable and degradable characteristics of corrugated boxes have made them the preferred choice for green packaging. At present, the domestic corrugated paper recycling rate has exceeded 90%. Some enterprises have launched the "recycling BOX" model. For instance, SF Express '" Fengbox "can be reused more than 50 times, significantly reducing the generation of waste.

Internationally, the European Union plans to achieve 100% recyclability of packaging materials by 2030, and the global corrugated box industry may face stricter environmental protection standards.

Challenges and opportunities coexist

Despite the promising prospects, the industry still faces problems such as fluctuations in raw material prices (such as the increase in pulp costs) and homogeneous competition. Experts suggest that enterprises increase their investment in research and development, develop functional cartons (such as moisture-proof and antibacterial ones), and expand their applications in high-value-added fields like cold chain and medicine.

【 Conclusion

The corrugated box industry is undergoing profound changes, from traditional packaging to intelligent and environmentally friendly solutions. Under the dual impetus of policies and the market, technological innovation and sustainable development will become the key for enterprises to break through. In the future, an era of corrugated boxes that are lighter, stronger and greener has quietly arrived.