Dive Summary:

• Carton Council, an association of carton manufacturers, has quietly been working to increase the availability of carton recycling opportunities around the U.S..
• Since 2009, recycling availability for cartons has risen by 128% to almost 48 million households across the country.
• This increase, and expected continuation thereof, has made cartons one of the more sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging materiel on grocery store shelves.  

From the article:

Cartons are a highly recyclable material. In fact, the paper fiber contained in cartons is extremely valuable and useful in making new products when recycled. Depending on what area of the country the cartons are recycled in and which paper mill they are sent to, recycled cartons can be made into office paper and tissues, and can even be used as one of the materials for wallboard manufacturing. The fact is, there is a high demand for recycled cartons, and recycling cartons increases waste diversion from landfills while still offering a potential revenue stream from the sale of cartons.