Paperboard itself is made from a renewable resource, but converters need to focus on the whole package.

By Missy Smith

Obviously, paperboard rarely goes onto shevles by itself, as it typically has inks, coatings, or adhesives integrated into the final package. “We need to assess the entire package design to see how it is impacting recycling or composting recovery systems,” says Leflar. “Are the inks we are putting on the paperboard suitable for release back to the environmental through compost?”