How Shrinking Cardboard Sales Could Signal A Recession

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.

00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Where the Industry Gets Trees
02:54 - How a Paper Mill Turns Trees Into Paper
05:32 - Mixing in Recycled Cardboard
07:03 - How a Box Plant Turns Paper Into Boxes
08:06 - Why the US Recycles So Much Cardboard
08:27 - Limitations Of Cardboard Recycling
09:00 - Impacts of Harvesting Forests
11:46 - Credits

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